Moto3, Jerez J2 Tests: with Canet, Biaggi dominates Rossi at Jerez

The new Sterilgarda Max Racing team, led by Max Biaggi and Peter Öttl, made a good entry into the world of Moto3 Grand Prix. With a Aròn Canet incisive and experienced who perfectly succeeded in his transition from the Honda to the KTM, the troops of the Roman emperor reigned over the second day of testing in Jerez. The Sky VR46 team's opponents were behind, so Biaggi gained the upper hand over Rossi by proxy...

Aròn Canet is considered a contender for the Moto3 title in 2019. As part of the new Sterilgarda Max Racing team, led by Max Biaggi et Peter Öttl, he feels comfortable, and strong enough to be in the lead. The driver fell twice during Wednesday's IRTA test in Jerez, but on Thursday he took the lead in the second session. “ I think it's normal for a person to have a bad day from time to time. I attacked too much, so I fell twice yesterday », explained the protégé of Max Biaggi and Peter Öttl. “ We took one step back to take two steps forward. My feeling is good now, like the private tests in Valencia and Jerez ».

The second attempt in Moto3 on Thursday afternoon was, however, marked by a relatively strong wind: “ you don't feel it much on a Moto2 bike, but it's incredible in Moto3 ", said Canet. “ Especially in curves 11 and 12, the wind caused us problems.”

In 1'46,455 min, the KTM rider climbed to first place in the standings, just beating the best time from the first session of the day Jaume Masia of the order of 1. But Wednesday's best lap of 46,489'1 achieved by the Honda rider Tony Arbolino was not crossed out.

« I think we can still improve. We have to see if it's still windy on Friday or not. But in the end it suits us well, for a fast lap here in Jerez no championship points are awarded. It's only in Qatar and I think we are strong ", declared the Spaniard with confidence on speedweek.

He also feels very comfortable with the Sterilgarda Max Racing team: “ the team is great. It's a very small team, very, very family. I really like it, I've always said that », Confirmed the 19-year-old young man.

Moto3, Jerez J2 Tests: times

1. Aròn Canet, KTM, 1:46,455 min
2. Jaume Masià, KTM, 1:46,489
3. Tony Arbolino, Honda, 1:46,530
4. Lorenzo Dalla Porta, Honda, 1:46,611
5. Marcos Ramirez, Honda, 1:46,706
6. Alonso Lopez, Honda, 1:46,803
7. Sergio Garcia, Honda, 1:46,850
8. Ayumu Sasaki, Honda, 1:46,953
9. Dennis Foggia, KTM, 1:47,040
10. Ai Ogura, Honda, 1:47,047
11. Niccolò Antonelli, Honda, 1:47,093
12. Gabriel Rodrigo, Honda, 1:47,170
13. Albert Arenas, KTM, 1:47,184
14. Romano Fenati, Honda, 1:47,259
15. Raul Fernandez, KTM, 1:47,263
16. Tatsuki Suzuki, Honda, 1:47,340
17. John McPhee, Honda, 1:47,472
18. Celestino Vietti, KTM, 1:47,483
19. Jakub Kornfeil, KTM, 1:47,525
20. Filip Salac, KTM, 1:47,555
21. Kaito Toba, Honda, 1:47,614
22. Vicente Perez, KTM, 1:47,720
23. Darryn Binder, KTM, 1:47,729
24. Andrea Migno, KTM, 1:47,766
25. Kazuki Masaki, KTM, 1:47,788
26. Can Öncü, KTM, 1:47,842
27. Makar Yurchenko, KTM, 1:47,988
28. Riccardo Rossi, Honda, 1:49,213
29. Tom Booth-Amos, KTM, 1:50,420

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