Matteo Malucelli, driving the #34 Pro-Am Scuderia Praha Ferrari, was the quickest driver in the free practice session for the Circuit Paul Ricard 1000 km. In sweltering heat the Italian lapped the French circuit in 1'57.464, which was 0.682 quicker than Frédéric Vervisch in the #1 Belgian Audi Club Team WRT R8. Another Audi, the #26 Saintéloc Racing Audi in the hands of Mike Parisy set the third time. The #51 AF Corse Ferrari of Francisco Guedes was quickest in the Am Cup and 13th overall. The Pre-Qualifying Session will start at 17.05 and there will be live timing on the website.