David Munoz (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) takes top honours on Friday, edging out Championship leader Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) by ove a tenth and a half – a similar gap to the one behind the duo to the chasing pack. That pack was led by home hero Ryusei Yamanaka (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI), who suffered a crash but then headed back out to improve his best laptime.
Angel Piqueras (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI) made a move up the timesheets to end the session in P4 as he looks to try and cut the gap to Rueda. But the 99 is homing in on a first Championship point in Lombok
David Almansa (Leopard Racing) takes P5, with Red Bull KTM Tech3 rookie Valentino Perrone splitting him from teammate Adrian Fernandez
Joel Kelso (LEVEL-UP MTA) slots into P8 ahead of home hero Taiyo Furusato (Honda Team Asia) and rookie Guido Pini (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP)
Matteo Bertelle (LEVEL-U MTA) returns from a long injury layoff with an impressive P11, straight to Q2
