For the first time since 2012, the teams used the International Paddock, featuring the garages and finish line located on Sir Lewis Hamilton Straight that follows Club instead of the National Circuit pit straight that follows Woodcote.

Free Practice sessions on Friday and Saturday do not determine riders to qualify for Q2.

The top ten riders (written in bold) qualified for Q2.

Marco Bezzecchi set the best time 2:10.207 and was the fastest rider at this session ahead of Álex Márquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio.

Below are the standings for the top five riders, constructors, and teams after the round.