Filip Salac was the man to beat during Moto2 Wold Championship practice Friday at Motegi, in Japan. The Czech topped Friday afternoon’s practice session with a new lap record time. Riding his Pirelli-shod Elf Marc VDS Racing Team Kalex, Salac navigated the 2.9-mile (4.8 km) in 1’49.716, breaking Somkiat Chantra’s 2023 All-Time Lap Record of 1’49.898.
Fantic Racing Kalex rider Aron Canet was also under the old lap record with a 1’49.762, but he had to settle for a second-best in the session.
Marcos Ramirez was third with a 1’49.811 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex. His teammate and American Joe Roberts finished the session ranking 9 with a 1’50.157.