Manuel Gonzalez was quickest during Moto2 World Championship Free Practice Friday morning at Termas De Río Hondo, in Argentina. Riding his Pirelli-shod Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex on the 2.99-mile (4.81 km) track, the Spaniard recorded a 1:44.147 to lead the field of 27 riders.
The Italian Tony Arbolino was the best of the rest with a 1:44.236 on his BluCRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2 Boscoscuro.
The British rider Jake Dixon was third-fastest with a 1:44.445 on his ELF Marc VDS Racing Team Boscoscuro.
American Joe Roberts finished the opening session in 17th with a 1:46.076 on his American Racing Team Kalex.