Stefano Manzi topped FIM Supersport World Championship Superpole qualifying Friday at rainy TT Circuit Assen, in The Netherlands. Riding his Pata Yamata Ten Kate Racing YZF-R6 on Pirelli control tires, Manzi lapped the wet 2.8-mile (4.5 km) course in 1:45.203 to top the field of 34 riders and earn pole position.
Manzi’s teammate Glenn Van Straalen was the best of the rest with a 1:46.193, and Adrian Huertas earned the third and final spot on the front row with a lap time of 1:46.251 on his Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V2.
Former MotoAmerica Supersport regular Valentin Debise was 10th with a 1:48.843 on his Evan Bros. Yamaha YZF-R6.
