Guevara Sets Moto2 Lap Record In Motegi Practice
Izan Guevara led Moto2 FP2 at Motegi with a record 1:46.950 on his Pramac Yamaha Boscoscuro. Filip Salac was second and Manuel Gonzalez third. American Joe Roberts finished 11th.
Izan Guevara’s fastest FP2 lap at Mobility Resort Motegi stopped the clock at 1:46.950. The Pramac Yamaha Boscoscuro rider’s effort topped a 27-rider Moto2 field and improved on David Alonso’s all-time benchmark of 1:47.508, set during practice one day earlier.
Filip Salac placed second on an OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex, ahead of Manuel Gonzalez’s LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex. Alonso Lopez and Tony Arbolino completed the top five. Joe Roberts, an American on Salac’s team, was 11th.
Guevara’s record-setting practice may raise interest in Moto2’s Japanese round, drawing more attention from fans and media to the series and its sponsors. It could also affect rider confidence and team preparations for qualifying and the race, while Joe Roberts’s 11th-place result may matter to American viewers following his progress. The impact likely remains within motorsport, though standout performances can influence viewership and commercial visibility.