Filip Salac was the man to beat during Moto2 World Championship practice Friday at Motegi, in Japan. The Czech rider 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) course 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 was second-best in the session.
Marcos Ramirez was third with a 1:49.811 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex. His teammate, American Joe Roberts, finished the day ranked ninth with a 1:50.157.