Jake Dixon was quickest during Moto2 World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Petronas Sepang International Circuit, in Malaysia. Riding his Pirelli-shod ELF Marc VDS Racing Team Boscoscuro on the 3.44-mile (5.54 km) track, the Brit recorded a 2:04.131 to lead the field of 30 riders.

Albert Arenas was the best of the rest with a 2:04.292 on his ITALJET Gresini Kalex.

David Alonso was third-fastest with a 2:04.429 on his CFMOTO RCB Aspar Team Kalex.

American Joe Roberts finished the opening session in 19th with a 2:05.507 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.