Folger quickest in Sepang Warm-Up

Mapfre Aspar Team Moto3’s Jonas Folger led the way on Sunday morning as Moto3™ kicked off Malaysia race day action with its Warm-Up.

Following overnight rain, the riders were aware of some damp patches as Folger posted the quickest time of 2’14.862. He will start tenth in the Grand Prix.

Estrella Galicia 0,0 duo Alex Rins and Alex Marquez were next up, with Team Calvo’s Maverick Viñales and Caretta Technology – RTG’s Jack Miller completing the top five. Championship leader Luis Salom (Red Bull KTM Ajo) ended the morning in eighth spot prior to starting this afternoon’s race from pole position.

Three riders hit trouble as Folger’s teammate Eric Granado, GO&FUN Gresini Moto3’s Niccolo Antonelli and Mahindra Racing’s Efren Vazquez suffered crashes.

The Sepang Moto3™ race will begin at 1pm local time (GMT +8).