After a Lively start to the season at Road Atlanta, punctuated by a big scare for Loris Baz, who fractured his right ankle, the No. 76 made a satisfactory return to Barber Motorsports Park, on the occasion the second round of the 2024 Steel Commander MotoAmerica Superbike championship.
Following his violent accident at the end of the opening round of the season, Loris Baz is back in the MotoAmerica paddock. Visibly recovered after his broken ankle, the Frenchman started the weekend smoothly in Barber, with the seventh fastest time in free practice, before following up with a fine second position in Qualification 1, securing a provisional place in First line.
Before starting hostilities, the rider of the Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati team announced that he had regained his form, and was aiming for a big result in Alabama.
“I've been back in the United States since May 11, testing in New Jersey, it was great to get the bike back together, rejoices number 76. As for the ankle, I'm pretty happy with it, only two weeks after the operation. I had good feelings while driving.
“I particularly like the track here at Barber, He continues. Just like the incredible museum and everything related to it. I am ready to work hard and super motivated to put in a great performance. »
After the first day of the weekend, this objective is confirmed, and the podium seems within reach.
“I feel much better on the bike, in Atlanta I felt like I was just a backpack on the Ducati, assures Loris Baz after Q1. The bike was riding for me and I wasn't riding the bike, which changed here. We changed almost everything on the bike, and it worked out pretty well for us. Thanks to the team, that's why they are the best. »
The first objective for the Frenchman will therefore be to stay on the front row this afternoon at the end of Q2. Meet at around 18:00 p.m. to discover the starting grid for the weekend's races in Barber.
In case you missed Loris Baz's start to the season, here is the video summary of his first weekend of competition.
