After two successive Grand Prix finished on as many positive notes and even points, Hervé Poncharal hoped that the rule of never two without three would be verified in this last deadline before the summer break. But Assen did not give this satisfaction to the boss of Tech3 who will leave for a five-week vacation still with this question also shared by many: but how is Brad Binder doing with the official RC16?
A 19th place taken in pain by Remy Gardner and abandonment because of too much pain to Raul fernandez, it's nothing to say that this Dutch Grand Prix was a blow for nothing for the Tech3 troops. A disappointment that their boss does not hide Hervé Poncharal at the time of reckoning: “ the Tech3 KTM Factory Racing team expected to finish the first half of the season on a better note, especially after the last two races in Catalunya and Sachsenring » said the Frenchman.
« The tests were pretty good for Rémy Gardner and Raul Fernandez, but today during the race they were clearly missing something, which is a shame. Unfortunately, Raul Fernandez had to retire due to a problem on his bike which caused enormous pain in his right arm and prevented him from riding, it's a real shame Hervé specifies about his other rider, reigning Moto2 World Champion: “ Rémy finished the race but was quite slow during the second part ».
Hervé Poncharal: “our goal is to close the gap between the KTM Factory Racing and Tech3 KTM Factory Racing teams"
Then he gets to the point: “We need to keep our positive attitude because I was impressed with Brad Binder's pace and attitude today. He finished fifth after tough battles with the Factory Ducati and Aprilia bikes who are currently the best on the grid, and Miguel Oliveira is ninth. As usual, we have to see the glass half full because we have a good package, and we will continue to work hard ».
« As I have been saying since the very first round, our goal is to reduce the gap between the KTM Factory Racing and Tech3 KTM Factory Racing teams. We still have a long way to go, so we will continue to push » Then he concludes: “ thank you to everyone involved in the team, drivers and crew, because the eleven races were difficult, and ten more await us after the summer break. Enjoy your vacation, your family, recharge your batteries, and go to Silverstone ».
