Manuel Gonzalez was quickest during Moto2 World Championship Free Practice Friday morning at Le Mans Bugatti Circuit, in France. Riding his Pirelli-shod LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex on the 2.6-mile (4.19 km) track, the Spaniard recorded a 1:34.916 to lead the field of 27 riders.
The Brit, Jake Dixon was the best of the rest with a 1:35.018 on his ELF Marc VDS Racing Team Boscoscuro.
Italian rider, Tony Arbolino was third-fastest with a 1:35.077 on his BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Boscoscuro.
American Joe Roberts finished the opening session in 11th with a 1:35.813 on his American Racing Team Kalex.