Moto2 Silverstone FP3: Aron Canet breaks track record and falls

It is with Raul Fernandez who has been on the rise since the last Austrian Grand Prix that Moto2 presents itself at Silverstone for its last free practice session before qualifying. The Ajo KTM rider thus puts pressure on his teammate Remy Gardner, championship leader with 19 points ahead of him. The fact remains that in this English meeting it is also a certain Jorge Navarro who we will have to watch. Faster during FP1, he could have confirmed on Friday afternoon if his performance had not been crossed out because of a yellow flag...

Raul fernandez therefore finished the first day at Silverstone in the lead. Behind him are Navarro, Lowes and its namesake Augusto Fernandez. Gardner, Fabio Di Giannantonio et Marco Bezzecchi, who fell at the end of FP2, follow in 5th, 6th and 7th. Joe Roberts, Nicolò Bulega et Aron canet complete the top 10. Tom Luthi remained in the top 14 over the course of FP1.

It will be recalled that the first 14 drivers from the three combined free practice sessions will automatically progress to Q2, all other drivers will have to go to Q1 on Saturday afternoon, where the last four places in Q2 will be allocated.

What will this English FP3 have in store for us? Before answering this question, here is the table which summarizes the facts known so far.

Silverstone Moto2™	2019	2021
FP1	2'05.777 Fabio di Giannantonio	2'04.896 Jorge Navarro
FP2	2'04.993 Jorge Navarro	2'04.501 Raul Fernandez
FP3	2'04.648 Jorge Navarro	2'04.180 Aron Canet
Q1	2'05.119 Marcel Schrötter
Q2	2'04.374 Alex Marquez
Warm Up	2'04.965 Jorge Navarro
Course	Fernandez, Navarro, Binder
All time lap record	2'04.374 Alex Márquez (2019)	2'04.180 Aron Canet

Before hostilities begin, we learn that the misfortunes of Marcel schrotter continue. After a depressing Friday, the German was penalized with a long lap penalty which he would have to take during the race for having soiled the track with oil from his injured motorbike during FP1…

It is 16,6° in the air and 22,9° in the air. The sun shines above the Silverstone track.

It's gone for 40 minutes.

It is Gardner which signs the reference time in 2.05.527s. He is ahead Virgo, R. Fernandez, Navarro and Lowes.

Technical issues for Dallas Port in turn 3

Beaubier made the effort, he took the 4th best time in 2.05.590s

Fall ofArenas in turn 12

Gardner pushes and improves his time in 2.05.116s. It is instantly taken by Bezzecchi in 2.04.893s. Big attack from the Italian. Behind, the troops in close ranks are made up of Navarro who has visibly found good adjustments, followed by Gardner, R. Fernandez and A. Fernandez.

The provisional top14 for Q2 is made up of Bezzecchi, Navarro, Gardner, A.Fernandez, R.Fernandez, Lowes, Di Giannantonio, Beaubier, Virginie, Syarhin, Canet, Manzi, Roberts and Norrodin.

There are 20 minutes left in this session.

Gardner regains control by achieving a lap time of 2.04.664s.

Weapon pass between NAVARRO et Gardner.…Atmosphere! in view of tomorrow...

Physical concern for Syarhin?

10 more minutes and ahead it's the turn of NAVARRO to seize the leadership by hanging on in 2.04.627. But Canet very aggressive takes control 2.04.180s. He breaks the track record.

kick of Beaubier. Virgin also goes to the mat in turn 12.

The top5 is as follows with 2 minutes to go: Canet, Gardner, Navarro, Di Giannantonio and Bezzecchi.

kick of Canet in turn 9. Manzi crash in turn 12.

End of session, Q2 will consist of the following drivers: Canet, Gardner, Navarro, Di Giannantonio, Bezzecchi, R.Fernandez, Roberts, Lowes, Bulega, Schrotter, A.Fernandez, Bendsneyder, Luthi and Aldeguer

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