Fermín Aldeguer set the pace in the second Moto2 practice session at the Qatar GP. The rider dominated the opening day at Losail, also securing a new lap record at the circuit.
Following a strong performance in the first practice, Manuel González (Correos Prepago Yamaha VR46 Master Camp Team/Kalex) began this session at the top, ahead of Tony Arbolino (Elf Marc VDS/Kalex), setting the best time of the day at that point. The Spaniard was later overtaken by Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Ajo/Kalex) and Arón Canet (Pons Wegow Los40/Kalex). However, he reclaimed the lead with his third flying lap.
With 24 minutes left, Arbolino clocked a time identical to González’s, resulting in a tie for the lead. Meanwhile, Sam Lowes (Elf Marc VDS/Kalex) held third. The trio was overtaken by Jake Dixon (Inde GasGas Aspar/Kalex), but Lowes improved to secure the second spot.
Lap times continued to drop, and the next rider to claim the top position was Canet, later overtaken by Lowes. The fastest times came in the session’s final phase, with Aldeguer standing out by setting a new record: 1m58.059s. Canet improved but settled for second, 0.104s behind, with Lowes in third. Somkiat Chantra (Idemitsu Honda Team Asia/Kalex) secured the fourth spot, while Dixon finished fifth.
Combined standings P1 + P2: