Angel Piqueras was quickest during Moto3 World Championship practice Friday morning at Circuit of The Americas (COTA), in Austin, Texas. Riding his FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI KTM on Pirelli control tires, the spaniard covered the 3.43-mile (5.51 km) road course in 2.23.298, topping the field of 26 riders.
Jose Antonio Rueda was the best of the rest with a 2.24.107 on his Red Bull KTM Ajo.
Matteo Bertelle was third with a lap time of 2.24.169 on his LEVELUP-MTA KTM.