Austin, Moto2: Sam Lowes wants to remember that it was in Texas that he won his first victory

It is certain that the Austin route, which is that of a Grand Prix of the Americas which will experience its seventh edition this weekend is the secret garden of a Marc Márquez who has never experienced defeat in MotoGP. But there is another pilot whose affection for Texas is pronounced. It is Sam Lowes, which also shares the common point with the official Honda of falling often…

But let's not talk about the angry subjects. This week-end, Sam Lowes could make up for his latest disappointment in Argentina with art and style. During the last six visits to Austin, Moto2 has always dedicated a different rider. Achieving the double since his last achievement in 2015, which was his first in a Grand Prix, would therefore give him a special place on the shelves.

The Federal Oil Gresini Team rider, during the last three appearances in the Moto2 category, has always qualified on the first row: 2nd in 2015 and 2018 and 3rd in 2017. He won in 2015 before taking a second place in 2016, season where he already wore his current colors.

"Je veux vraiment aller à Austin, j’ai de bons souvenirs de cette piste, qui est une de mes favorites, ” commente Sam Lowes. "C’est là que j’ai remporté la première victoire en Moto2 de ma carrière. Évidemment, l’Argentine a eu une fin amère, mais nous avons été rapides. Nous l’étions là-bas, nous l’étions au Qatar et à Jerez, donc je ne vois pas pourquoi nous ne devrions pas l’être aussi à Austin. C’est un circuit que j’aime bien et l’objectif sera de récolter beaucoup de points pour arriver en Europe dans les meilleures conditions mentales. Je m’amuse sur la moto et je travaille bien avec une excellente équipe, alors je peux dire que je compte les heures avant de rouler à Austin".

Sam Lowes is currently eleventh in the Moto2 championship with 10 points.