Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team) picked up where he left off in Brno as he shot to the top of the timesheets, setting a 1:23.830 to be the only rider under the 1:24 bracket at the eyetime Motorrad Grand Prix von Österrich. Teammate Jorge Lorenzo was second quickest in the session, 0.215 back, with fellow Ducati rider Danilo Petrucci (Alma Pramac Racing) rounding out the top three as the Desmosedici machines dominated the opening premier class session.