Aron Canet was quickest during Moto2 World Championship Free Practice Friday morning at Phillip Island, in Australia. Riding his Pirelli-shod Fantic Racing Kalex on the wet 2.76-mile (4.44 km) track, the Spaniard recorded a 1:41.620 to lead the field of 29 riders.
Mario Aji was the best of the rest with a 1:41.661 on his IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia Kalex.
Alonso Lopez was third-fastest with a 1:41.772 on his Beta Tools SpeedUp Boscoscuro.
American Joe Roberts finished the opening session in 10th with a 1:43.014 on his American Racing Team Kalex.