The first day of free practice at the Circuit of the Americas ends in an extremely positive way for Johann Zarco, who finishes in first position, but also for his team mate Martin, who finishes in the top ten.
After a first free session where the Frenchman struggled, Johann gains an important first position with a time of 2:02.542.
Jorge Martin, who had closed the fp1 session in fourteenth place, improves his performance in the afternoon session by more than two tenths, closing with his best time of 2:03.355 in tenth place.
Jorge Martín
I’m very satisfied with today’s work, the pace is very good and I have a very good confidence with the bike. Today I didn’t try the time attack, but I’m positive that tomorrow I can do a good qualifying.
Johann Zarco
Very happy with the time we were able to do after only one day of practice.
It was a long time since I had such a positive feeling.
Tomorrow I will try to improve further, I feel in great shape.