Tyson Sy topped the list if runners and he proved fast in the difficult conditions surviving a couple of spins. Newcomer Jonathan Legris underwent a baptism of fire, learning a new car and track on a treacherous surface. Christian Jones shook down the chassis of team mate Rodolfo Avila whilst Mark Goddard did the same for Dado Pena.
The Batangas Circuit has a newly altered first turn which has increased the lap distance by 300 metres and the lap time between three and four seconds. The pit straight is now longer whilst the first turn is a second gear rather than third gear corner. Track owner, Johnny Tan, says the hope is to allow more overtaking through a longer straight into a tighter turn.
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