Ivan Ortola was fastest in the Moto3 World Championship practice 1 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 not only good enough to lead the 26-rider field it was also good enough to break 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.