[kropotkin thinks...] - 2014 Sepang Moto3 FP3: McPhee Slipstreams To The Top

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John McPhee has ended the third Moto3 free practice session at the top of the time sheets after some excellent strategic riding, under perfect sunny conditions the young Scotsman took full advantage of the slipstream available down the final two straights to post a lap time of 2:12.734. The Honda rider's time was almost four tenths quicker than the rest of the field, just shy of a second quicker than anyone could manage yesterday and inside lap record pace. Isaac Vinales posted the second fastest time ahead of Alex Marquez, Jakub Kornfeil and Efren Vazquez.

Brad Binder recovered from his mechanical issues on Friday to take sixth spot while ever-improving rookie rider Juanfran Guevara claimed seventh followed by Miguel Oliveira, Danny Kent and Jack Miller. Miller once again showed his displeasure at riders trying to gain a tow around the lengthy Malaysian circuit, slipstreaming and the ability to keep a cool head will be crucial in this afternoon's Qualifying session.

Results:

Race Details Round Number:
17


2014


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