MotoGP Germany Day 1, Raul Fernandez (Aprilia/2) is now giving all the favorites a run for their money: "Mentally, I am more mature."

Once again, Raul Fernandez was among the standout players of the day in Germany. This is now frequently the caseAnd while his teammate's victory at Assen is certainly remembered, we mustn't forget that Raul has also had an excellent season. In less than a year, Raul has won two Sprints and a Grand Prix, which undoubtedly makes him one of the favorites every time he races. He explains this radical change.

Behind Marc Marquez, who seems untouchable on his home turf, Raul Fernandez was the "best of the rest", and that counts. "I'm really happy, another Q2." I am satisfied; we are competitive, and this confirms the relevance of the work done so far.I am satisfied with the work done on the time trial, so we can continue to work in FP2. he declared to the microphones of Sky Sports.

 

 

However, not all his problems are solved. He still wants to fine-tune his feel for the game in preparation for a busy weekend. "Our problem lies in tire management in left-hand corners; at the moment, we have no chattering issues." he added.

 

 

Regarding his metamorphosis, he obviously cites the legendary team manager of the Trackhouse Racing team, namely, Davide Brivio. « I feel more mature, especially thanks to the help of Davide Brivio; I approach problems differently.After Jerez, we tested a setup that helped me a lot. At Le Mans, seeing the three Aprilias ahead and me behind, I improved mentally. while remaining calm and positive in the box » he concluded.

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