The engines roared for the second day at the Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto as the Moto2 and Moto3 riders continued their pre-season testing. Aron Canet of Fantic Racing and David Alonso from CFMOTO Aspar Team maintained their dominance, proving that Day 1 was no fluke.
In the Moto2 arena, Canet set the pace with an impressive 1:40.704 lap time in the opening session, a mark that remained unbeaten throughout the day. Joe Roberts of OnlyFans American Racing showcased his fine form, finishing just over a tenth behind Canet. Fermin Aldeguer (Sync SpeedUp) and a trio of riders - Celestino Vietti (Red Bull KTM Ajo), Somkiat Chantra (Idemitsu Honda Team Asia), and Ai Ogura (Mt Helmets - MSI) - dipped below the 1:40s bracket, a feat not achieved on Wednesday.
Switching gears to Moto3, David Alonso maintained his momentum, leading the pack with a 0.3s advantage over Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo). Collin Veijer of Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP secured the third spot, trailing Alonso by 0.501s. The MT Helmets - MSI duo, Ivan Ortola and Ryusei Yamanaka, claimed P4 and P5, while Adrian Fernandez showcased his prowess, finishing in P6 to lead the Honda charge.
A notable highlight emerged as the top 10 riders in both classes shattered Andrea Migno's all-time lap record of 1:44.988. This underlines the riders' swift adaptation to their new machines and Pirelli tyres, mirroring the adjustments being made by the Moto2 contenders.
With one more day of pre-season testing in Jerez before packing up for Qatar, the anticipation is palpable. Stay in the loop with Live Timing updates and keep an eye out for exclusive interviews capturing the riders' thoughts at the end of each thrilling day on the track. The road to Qatar is paved with excitement, and we're here for every twist and turn!
