Manuel Gonzalez led Moto2 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto, in Spain. Riding his Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard lapped the 2.7-mile road course in 1:40.142, topping the field of 28 riders.

Barry Baltus was second-best with a time of 1:40.480 on his Fantic Racing Lino Sonego Kalex. Deniz Oncu did a third-fastest 1:40.629 on his Red Bull KTM Ajo.

American Joe Roberts finished Friday afternoon’s practice session 12th with a best time of 1:41.008 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.