Stefano Manzi topped FIM Supersport World Championship Free Practice One (FP1) Friday morning at Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours, in France. Riding his Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing YZF-R6 on spec Pirelli tires, the Italian lapped the 2.7-mile track in 1:40.669 to lead the field of 33 riders.
Frenchman and former MotoAmerica Supersport regular Valentin Debise was 14th in FP1 with a time of 1:41.869 on his Evan Bros. Yamaha.