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Friday at Phillip Island with Tony Goldsmith

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Jorge Lorenzo was fastest in FP1 and was just 0.05 seconds behind Marc Marquez in FP2.

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An excellent day for Maverick Vinales who finished with the third fastest time.

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Marc Marquez was quickest on Day 1 at Phillip Island but only just from Jorge Lorenzo.

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Valentino Rossi finished with the ninth quickest time.

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A promising opening day for Cal Crutchlow which saw him set the fifth fastest time.

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Nicky Hayden rounds Lukey Heights during this morning’s rain affected FP1 session.

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Andrea Iannone’s #2 Ducati GP15 was sporting a double wing look this afternoon. It looks a bit ridiculous if you ask me.

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Dani Pedrosa was sixth quickest on his Repsol Honda.

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An excellent day for Jack Miller who finished just outside the top ten in 11th place.

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Jorge Lorenzo during FP2.

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Bradley Smith took his debut MotoGP podium in last years Australian Grand Prix. He finished today’s sessions in 8th place.

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Valentino Rossi returns to his pit box during FP2.

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Maverick Vinales at Siberia during FP1.

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Dani Pedrosa debriefs with his crew at the end of FP2.

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Aleix Espargaro finished day 1 in 10th place on his Suzuki.

Photos: © 2015 Tony Goldsmith / www.tonygoldsmith.net – All Rights Reserved

Tony Goldsmith is an Isle of Man based freelance motorcycle racing photographer specialising in MotoGP and the Isle of Man TT races. His website can be found at www.tonygoldsmith.net. He can also be found on Facebook and Twitter.

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