Ivan Ortola was fastest in Moto3 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Motegi, in Japan. Riding his MT Helmets – MSI KTM on Pirelli control tires, the Spaniard did a lap time of 1:55.550, which was good enough to lead the 26-rider field and also broke Jaume Masia’s 2023 All-Time Lap Record of 1:56.148
Angel Piqueras was second-best with a 1:55.707 on his Leopard Racing Honda.
David Alonso did a third-quickest 1:55.717 on his Gaviota Aspar Team CFMOTO.