Austrian GP of the MotoE: the MotoE World Cup is for the third time at the Red Bull Ring for the fifth round of 2022. At the end of the first free practice session of the Austrian GP of MotoE 2022 which took place on a wet track, Mattia Casadei (Pons Racing 40) was the fastest ahead of Niccolò Canepa (WithU GRT RNF MotoE) and Eric Granado (LCR E-Team).
The leader of the classification Dominique Aegerter (Dynavolt Intact GP MotoE) finished the first session with the ninth fastest time, while Matteo Ferrari (FELO Gresini MotoE), third in the general classification, is fourth at the end of FP1. Xavi Cardelus (Esponsorama Racing) is back on track after his injury in the Italian GP.
Crash during practice for Alessio Finello (FELO Gresini MotoE), the Italian rider was taken to LKH Judenburg Hospital for exams on his right foot.
Below are the times of the first session of the Austrian GP of MotoE 2022:
| POS. | N. | Nat. | Rider | Our Team | Time | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 |  |
Mattia CASADEI | Pons Racing 40 | 1,49.203 | |
| 2 | 7 | |
Niccolo CANEPA | WithU GRT RNF MotoE Team | 1,49.837 | 0,634 |
| 3 | 51 |  |
Eric GRANADO | LCR E-Team | 1,50.190 | 0,987 |
| 4 | 11 | |
Matteo FERRARI | FELO Gresini MotoE | 1,50.286 | 1,083 |
| 5 | 71 |  |
Miquel PONS | LCR E-Team | 1,50.636 | 1,433 |
| 6 | 34 | |
Kevin MANFREDI | OCTO PRAMAC MotoE | 1,50.792 | 1,589 |
| 7 | 4 | |
Hector GARZO | Tech3 E-Racing | 1,50.935 | 1,732 |
| 8 | 77 |  |
Dominique AEGERTER | Dynavolt Intact GP | 1,51.486 | 2,283 |
| 9 | 17 | |
Alex ESCRIG | Tech 3 E-racing | 1,51.499 | 2,296 |
| 10 | 40 | |
Jordi TORRES | Pons Racing 40 | 1,51.623 | 2,420 |
| 11 | 38 |  |
Bradley SMITH | WithU GRT RNF MotoE Team | 1,52.142 | 2,939 |
| 12 | 12 | |
Xavi FORES | OCTO Pramac MotoE | 1,52.224 | 3,021 |
| 13 | 78 |  |
Hikari OKUBO | Avant Ajo MotoE | 1,52.313 | 3,110 |
| 14 | 72 | |
Alessio FINELLO | FELO Gresini MotoE | 1,52.380 | 3,177 |
| 15 | 18 |  |
Xavier CARDELUS | Avintia Esponsorama Team | 1,53.249 | 4,046 |
| 16 | 21 | |
Kevin ZANNONI | Ongetta Sic58 Squadra Corse | 1,53.999 | 4,796 |
| Out 105% | 6 | |
Maria HERRERA | Zinia Aspar Team | 1,55.106 | 5,903 |
| Out 105% | 70 | |
Marc ALCOBA | Zinia Aspar Team | 1,56.877 | 7,674 |
The FP2 is scheduled at 12:35 (local time).
The qualifying session in Q1 and Q2 style will start at 16:50 (local time).
Photos: motogp.com
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