Moto2 and Moto3: We work in Barcelona

De Diana Tamantini /Corsedimoto.com

Two days of private testing for Moto2 and Moto3 (plus Jack Miller) in Barcelona. Here are the latest updates brought to the track by the drivers present.

The French Grand Prix has been over for a few days now, but Moto2 and Moto3 haven't really stopped racing. Eleven teams from the intermediate category and nine from the minor category gathered on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Barcelona-Catalunya circuit to carry out a private test session. The first day was the shortest due to rain, while the work continued without interruption during the second. Active during these two days in Barcelona, Jack Miller was also on track with a Ducati Panigale V4 R.

LOTS OF TESTS IN MOTO2

Alex Marquez (EG 0.0 Marc VDS) tested new Kalex and Öhlins parts, as well as different swingarms, forks and suspensions. The objective of the Spanish driver, who also crashed on Tuesday morning, is to increase his speed through the bends. His teammate Xavi Virgo was also present and mainly focused on finding a good feeling at the rear. It should be noted that most Kalex drivers also tried a new chassis.

The entire Dynavolt Intact GP team was in action, with Thomas Lüthi et Marcel Schrötter looking for a good setup and a positive feeling lost in France. Let's continue with the latest news from KTM: Brad Binder et Jorge Martín (Red Bull KTM Ajo), as well as Marco Bezzecchi (Red Bull KTM Tech 3), raced at Le Mans with a new chassis. The three drivers returned to the track in Barcelona in particular (but not only) with this update, with the aim of reducing the gap to the Kalex-equipped competitors, which is important at the start of the season.

BALDASSARRI ALSO IN TRACK

The biggest surprise was to see Lorenzo Baldassarri on the track. After a dislocated shoulder and a concussion, the World Cup leader completed the second day of testing with the Pons team, alongside his colleague Augusto Fernandez. Also present is the Gresini team with Sam Lowes, author of 184 laps, looking for more grip at the rear. Lots of work at MV Agusta, mainly busy with testing new aerodynamic components. Dominique Aegerter signed 154 rounds, while his colleague Stefano manzi completed half of it, victim of two falls.

Also on the track was Mattia Pasini, always called to Mugello to replace Pawi injured at Petronas Sprinta Racing, very active to better adapt to the bike for the home stage. “Paso” has particularly worked on the chassis configuration, in addition to significantly improving braking and cornering stability.
There was also Speed Up, Sky Racing VR46, SAG Racing and Honda Team Asia with all their drivers.

MOTO3 NEWS

Let's move on to the Moto3 category. In action, Petronas Sprinta Racing, fresh from the first world victory with John mcphee. The Scotsman and Ayumu Sasaki focused on minor changes to the bikes' geometry, as well as the fork and rear shock. Estrella Galicia 0,0 with Alonso Lopez (not in good shape after the fall last Sunday) and Sergio Garcia worked on the settings in search of more competitiveness. Besides them, there were also Leopard Racing, Gresini, Sky VR46, Red Bull KTM Ajo, BOE Skull Rider, VNE Snipers.

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Diana Tamantini