Johann Zarco commanded the charge for pole position ahead of the Moto2 Grand Prix of Argentina, with his last lap setting a new record at a humid Termas de Rio Hondo circuit.
Sam Lowes battled Johann Zarco and the pain barrier in the Moto2 Grand Prix of the Americas, pulling out a lead on the last lap to take his first Grand Prix victory in Austin.
Swiss teenager Thomas Luthi was the quickest 125cc rider on the first day of official tests at the Catalunya circuit near Barcelona, Spain, on Tuesday.