Manuel Gonzalez was quickest during Moto2 World Championship Free Practice Friday morning at Silverstone Circuit, in England. Riding his Pirelli-shod LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex on the 3.7-mile (5.9 km) track, the Spaniard recorded a 2:02.599 to lead the field of 24 riders.
Jake Dixon was the best of the rest with a 2:03.410 on his ELF Marc VDS Racing Team Boscoscuro. Aron Canet was third-fastest with a 2:03.461 on his Fantic Racing Lino Sonego Kalex.
American Joe Roberts finished the opening session in 15th with a 2:04.262 on his American Racing Team Kalex.