Moto2 : Dixon Quickest Friday Afternoon in Austin

Jake Dixon led Moto2 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Circuit of The Americas (COTA), in Austin, Texas. Riding his ELF Marc VDS Racing Team Boscoscuro on Pirelli control tires, the Brit lapped the 3.43-mile (5.51 km) road course in 2:18.501, topping the field of 28 riders.

Italian Tony Arbolino was second-best with a time of 2:19.102 on his BluCru Pramac Yamaha Moto2 Boscoscuro.

Spanish rider Alonso Lopez did a third-fastest 2:19.415 on his Team HDR Heidrun Boscoscuro. 

American Joe Roberts finished Friday afternoon's practice session 23th with a best time of 2:21.922 on his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex.