Stefano Manzi was quickest during FIM Supersport World Championship Free Practice Friday morning at Magny-Cours, in France. Riding his Pata Yamaha Ten Kate YZF R9 on Pirelli control tires, the Italian covered the 2.74-mile (4.41 km) road course in 1:40.193, topping the field of 33 riders.

Filippo Farioli was the best of the rest with a 1:40.602 on his MV Agusta Reparto Corse F3 800 RR.

His teammate, Bo Bendsneyder was third with a lap time of 1:40.758.

Former MotoAmerica Supersport regular Valentin Debise was 10th with a 1:41.158 on his Renzi Corse Ducati Panigale V2.