Augusto Fernandez says a return to Moto2 was never discussed after being confirmed at the GASGAS Tech 3 KTM team for a second consecutive MotoGP campaign.
Somkiat Chantra had topped every session he had been in in Motegi, as he once again set the fastast time, this time a record, for pole position in qualifying for the Moto2 Japanese Grand Prix.
Jake Dixon began to turn his weekend around as he got to grips with the drying tack to claim a late pole in qualifying for the Indian Moto2 race, round thirteen of the championship.
Local hero Celestino Vietti was back on form to pip Pedro Acosta to pole in qualifying for the San Marino Moto2 race, round twelve of the championship.
Jake Dixon timed his move to the front of the race to perfection, keeping Aron Canet behind him over the tense final lap of the Moto2 Catalan Grand Prix.