The Moto3 field is already very crowded but there was apparently still room to accommodate the Bardahl VR46 Riders Academy team. Colors and a brand which will therefore play at home with its two hopes of the Italian championship of the specialty and a team manager who is even more proud of his son MotoGP pilot since last weekend since it is Pietro… Bagnaia .
Elia Bartolini et Matthew Bertelli, pilots of the Bardahl VR46 Riders Academy, will be on the trail of Misano in the Moto3 category as wild cards this weekend. Both usually race in the CIV “Italian Speed Championship” and are ready to gain experience at the 14th round of the World Championship, the Grand Prix of San Marino and the Riviera di Rimini.
Alessio salucci, Manager of the VR46 Riders Academy commented: “ It’s great to be able to come back to the World Championship and this time for our home Grand Prix! We are really happy to have a second chance to compete in this exciting and competitive category and I am sure that for our boys it will be a great opportunity to gain experience and have fun ».
New appearance for the Bardahl VR46 Riders Academy
Peter Bagnaia, the Team Manager, adds: “ it's truly an honor for our team to be able to participate in a MotoGP race for the second time. For Elia and Matteo, it will be a wonderful opportunity to test themselves and compete with competitive drivers. They are both growing strongly and we are very happy to be able to give them this new chance. The team is looking forward to getting back on track. Racing on a circuit so familiar to everyone will certainly be an extra motivation for us all ».
MotoGP Misano 1 (14/18): timetables
Friday, September 17
Moto3 Free Practice 1: 09:00-09:40
MotoGP Free Practice 1: 09:55 a.m.-10:40 a.m.
Moto2 Free Practice 1: 10:55 a.m.-11:35 a.m.
Moto3 Free Practice 2: 13:15 a.m.-13:55 a.m.
MotoGP Free Practice 2: 14:10 p.m.-14:55 p.m.
Moto2 Free Practice 2: 15:10 p.m.-15:50 p.m.
Saturday, September 18
Moto3 Free Practice 3: 09:00-09:40
MotoGP Free Practice 3: 09:55 a.m.-10:40 a.m.
Moto2 Free Practice 3: 10:55 a.m.-11:35 a.m.
Moto3 Q1 : 12h35-12h50
Moto3 Q2: 13:00 p.m.-13:15 p.m.
MotoGP Free Practice 4: 13:30 p.m.-14:00 p.m.
MotoGP Q1 : 14h10-14h25
MotoGP Q2: 14:35 p.m.-14:50 p.m.
Moto2 Q1 : 15h10-15h25
Moto2 Q2 : 15h35-15h50
Sunday, September 19
Moto3 WUP 08h20-08h40
Moto2 WUP 08h50-09h10
MotoGP WUP 09:40-10:00
Moto3 Race 11:00 a.m. 23 Laps
Moto2 Race 12:20 a.m. 25 Laps
MotoGP Race 14:00 p.m. 27 Laps