The German set the fastest time in his Aston Martin Vantage GT3 followed by Mortara (Audi) and Engel (Mercedes-Benz) after a hectic qualifying session.
The Mercedes-Benz duo of Renger van der Zande and 2014 Macau GT Cup winner Maro Engel set the fastest times on the spectacular Guia circuit in the opening FIA GT World Cup free practice session