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Category: Moto GP
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TOP TEN FOR MAVERICK, ALEIX IMPROVES BETWEEN THE TWO SESSIONS, LORENZO IS FAST AND CONTINUES THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE RS-GP
The Austrian MotoGP weekend didn’t start off on the best foot weather-wise. The overnight rainfall did not let the asphalt dry off in time for the first timed practice session, forcing the riders to go out in wet configuration. The conditions improved slowly, until all were able to ride on slicks, albeit with rather indicative times.
It was almost completely dry for the second session in the afternoon, on the other hand, with a clear improvement in performance and extremely compact final standings. Maverick Viñales’ performance was good, ninth in the combined standings and a positive feeling in the saddle of his Aprilia. Aleix was just 34 thousandths behind, barely enough to be out of the provisional top 10. The Spaniard, lying second in the Championship, struggled to find the right feelings, but improved significantly in the finale. This makes him optimistic for qualifying tomorrow.
Good performance for Lorenzo Savadori who, continuing his development work on the RS-GP, kept the gap down to just over a second, finishing ahead of five regular riders.
ALEIX ESPARGARÓ
“I struggled a bit today, especially interpreting this track. Not just in terms of the chicanes, but this is a very particular circuit that demands a riding style that is just as specific. In any case, toward the end of FP2, I began to feel more competitive. We’re still lacking just a bit on the more hard braking sections but I think we’ll be able to improve tomorrow. I don’t particularly like the new chicane as a rider but I must say that they did an outstanding job in terms of safety and that’s the most important thing”.
MAVERICK VIÑALES
"I’m satisfied in general, even if it wasn’t an easy day. In the morning, the conditions were a bit complicated with the track drying out, whereas in the afternoon we struggled to find the right grip. I also made a few mistakes braking, but nothing too worrisome. I’m working on braking to be as incisive as possible in the race, because it will be extremely important for overtaking. In the finale of the FP2 session, I was able to repeat my best time, albeit without progressing, but it was enough to stay in the top ten, which provisionally puts me straight through to Q2. I really like the new chicane and we know that we still have plenty of margin for improvement, so we’ll keep working hard tomorrow to try and start from the front rows”.
LORENZO SAVADORI
"A good day. We moved forward with our work both to help Aleix and Maverick and also in view of 2023, also managing to be fast. My shoulder isn’t bothering me too much, but it obviously penalises me a bit. I’m pleased because we were able to test everything we had scheduled. The new layout isn’t bad. The chicane is rather slow, but it seems like an acceptable solution."
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The preparation of the Gresini Racing’s 2023 MotoGP project continues with another and extremely important confirmation: BOLD RIDERS, one of the leading motorcycle communities in Indonesia, will once again be a protagonist of the protagonists alongside the team ran by Nadia Padovani Gresini.
Starting from next season – the sixth consecutive of this collaboration – BOLD RIDERS will be present on the bikes and leathers of the Gresini riders Fabio Di Giannantonio and Alex Marquez, the exciting new line up for 2023.
MULYADI SUGIONO – BOLD RIDERS ACTIVATION MANAGER
“Next season would be our 6th year partnering with Gresini Racing. It has been one heck of a ride, and we are definitely hungry for more. We believe that this partnership will surely help us enhance and enrich our values as one of the biggest motorcycle communities in Indonesia and help us to grow even bigger. Looking forward to have another BLAST season, with Diggia and Alex on board”.
CARLO MERLINI – GRESINI RACING COMMERCIAL AND MARKETING DIRECTOR
“I’m very pleased to announce that our partnership with BOLD RIDERS will continue in 2023. BOLD RIDERS is the largest biker community in Indonesia, and we like to think that having the BOLD RIDERS logo displayed on the Gresini MotoGP Team’s riders and bikes is a way for thousands and thousands of bikers to enhance their spirit of brotherhood and their sense of belonging to the community. Many thanks for their renewed trust in our project and for the long-lasting partnership”.
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Following medical checks carried out today at the Dexeus Hospital in Barcelona, Aleix Espargaró has been diagnosed with a heel fracture in his right foot. The Spanish rider, the victim of a frightening high-side during the last free practice session at Silverstone, then stoically took to the track for both qualifying and Sunday's race.
The injury does not require surgical treatment, and Aleix has been prescribed seven days of absolute rest during which he will have to use crutches in order not to strain his injured foot. The aim is to arrive at the next race weekend (19-21 August, Austria) in the best physical condition.
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BritishQP: ENEA FROM THIRD ROW, DIGGIA 15TH
It was not the shiniest of Saturdays for Team Gresini MotoGP, who still scores a couple of solid results with both Enea Bastianini and Fabio Di Giannantonio. Both forced to partake in Q1 after the three, deciding free practice sessions, they finished qualifying in eighth and 15th place, respectively.
Fabio Di Giananntonio made a small mistake in the last sector of his penultimate attempt, which also heavily affected his last try. If there is still work to be done race-pace wise, he may have secured a very different type of result today had he not thrown away his last chance. The rider #49 will line up on row five, with the goal to score some more important points.
Enea Bastianini did a very good job as he finished eighth but only 0.339 seconds away from Zarco’s pole position – something that left a bitter taste in his mouth. The Italian rider will try and battle for the top positions tomorrow from 13:00 local time (GMT +1)
8th - ENEA BASTIANINI #23 (1’58.106s)
“We struggled this morning, both pace and time attack wise. We came close to making it directly into Q2, but it did not happen. During the afternoon, we made quite the step forward in all areas and we were quick again. We are getting our confidence back aboard the bike and I’m very comfortable and happy with the soft tyre choice. I struggle a bit more with the harder option so making the right decision will be key.”
15th - FABIO DI GIANNANTONIO #49 (1’58.948s)
“We haven’t been really quick during the weekend, but today we may have scored a better result and probably get into Q2. I made a mistake in the last sector, which didn’t allow me to launch myself the best way into the last attempt and that leaves a little doubt on our real potential. We need to work on the race pace: we’re improving, and we can really make a step forward in the warmup. Tyre choice, on the other hand, is still a big question mark.”
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MAVERICK THIRD IN THE FIRST TWO SESSIONS
PROVISIONAL FIFTH PLACE FOR ALEIX
The first two sessions after the long summer break for MotoGP had the Aprilia riders consistently among the best. In Silverstone, Maverick took the third best time in the combined standings, whereas Aleix is fifth, just 30 thousandths behind his teammate. This gap is an accurate representation of the situation on the track, characterised by the usual close standings, with 16 riders all within less than one second of one another.
Viñales found good sensations straight away on a track that is very much to his liking, proving to be incisive both over multiple laps and in the time attack at the end of the FP2 session. The Spanish rider has achieved a good feeling with his RS-GP that makes him optimistic for an important result in qualifying tomorrow.
Aleix, always among the fastest in race set-up, only gave up a few positions on the fast lap on soft tyres. But, given the very small gap, he doesn't see any result precluded for tomorrow's qualifying.
ALEIX ESPARGARÓ
"We got off on the right foot. I was only lacking a bit with the soft tyre but if we consider the gaps, we’re talking about thousandths of a second, so I’m not worried. The Aprilia is working well, as we expected, and along with Maverick, we did a good job that helped both of us. All that’s left now is to keep moving in this direction. The goal for qualifying is the front row, but it won’t be easy. There are a lot of extremely fast riders on this track."
MAVERICK VIÑALES
"I arrived confident here in Silverstone, a track that I’ve always liked, and indeed, the weekend began extremely well! We worked hard throughout the first part of the season and we’re reaping the fruits of those labours now. I’m happy that I felt comfortable in the saddle straight away. From the very first laps, the sensations were good and we were able to do a good job, both in terms of race pace and on the time attack in the finale of the FP2 session. Now we just need to keep it up. We are well aware of how important qualifying is ahead of the race and the goal for tomorrow is to take a spot on one of the front two rows."
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MAVERICK THIRD IN THE FIRST TWO SESSIONS
PROVISIONAL FIFTH PLACE FOR ALEIX
The first two sessions after the long summer break for MotoGP had the Aprilia riders consistently among the best. In Silverstone, Maverick took the third best time in the combined standings, whereas Aleix is fifth, just 30 thousandths behind his teammate. This gap is an accurate representation of the situation on the track, characterised by the usual close standings, with 16 riders all within less than one second of one another.
Viñales found good sensations straight away on a track that is very much to his liking, proving to be incisive both over multiple laps and in the time attack at the end of the FP2 session. The Spanish rider has achieved a good feeling with his RS-GP that makes him optimistic for an important result in qualifying tomorrow.
Aleix, always among the fastest in race set-up, only gave up a few positions on the fast lap on soft tyres. But, given the very small gap, he doesn't see any result precluded for tomorrow's qualifying.
ALEIX ESPARGARÓ
"We got off on the right foot. I was only lacking a bit with the soft tyre but if we consider the gaps, we’re talking about thousandths of a second, so I’m not worried. The Aprilia is working well, as we expected, and along with Maverick, we did a good job that helped both of us. All that’s left now is to keep moving in this direction. The goal for qualifying is the front row, but it won’t be easy. There are a lot of extremely fast riders on this track."
MAVERICK VIÑALES
"I arrived confident here in Silverstone, a track that I’ve always liked, and indeed, the weekend began extremely well! We worked hard throughout the first part of the season and we’re reaping the fruits of those labours now. I’m happy that I felt comfortable in the saddle straight away. From the very first laps, the sensations were good and we were able to do a good job, both in terms of race pace and on the time attack in the finale of the FP2 session. Now we just need to keep it up. We are well aware of how important qualifying is ahead of the race and the goal for tomorrow is to take a spot on one of the front two rows."
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