With a late rain shower during Moto2 Practice, the standings were decided before the chequered flag as Aron Canet (Fantic Racing) topped the order. Getting out early, the Spaniard was able to sport a 0.192s lead ahead of the opposition and lead the charge into Saturday.
Jake Dixon (ELF Marc VDS Racing Team) and Albert Arenas (ITALJET Gresini Moto2) completed the top three, with Dixon the only rider to get within two tenths of Canet
On title chase watch, Manuel Gonzalez (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) ended the opening day in P4, while Diogo Moreira (Italtrans Racing Team) squeezed into the top 14 after finishing in P12
Senna Agius (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) rounded out the top five, with third in the Championship, Barry Baltus (Fantic Racing), finishing Friday in P9
