Starting from his fifth place, which will also be the one from which he will start for the Grand Prix of the Americas this Sunday, Marco Bezzecchi finished sixth in the Sprint Race in Austin. A ranking that is strategically of the highest importance, since it allows it to still remain leader in the championship. But the VR46 pilot knows his fragile situation…
The winner of the last Argentine Grand Prix was unable this time to honor this Saturday at Austin his podium subscription, forgotten only once since the start of this epic season. Sixth in the Sprint event, Marco Bezzecchi was not, however, fundamentally disappointed, because he had saved the essential… “ A day overall positive between qualifying and sprint » commented the pilot of the VR46, out of Q1 but beaten by his teammate Luca marini in Q2, before grilling him at the end of the Sprint.
« Compared to Friday, we did a good job and take a big step forward » he rejoices. “ It wasn't easy to get on the second row from Q1. In this event, I didn't get off to a bad start, but I lost a lot of positions in the first corner. I tried to recover and I think I got the best possible result this Saturday. So let’s continue this Sunday! ».
Marco Bezzecchi: “ Brad Binder is really strong in racing »
On his performance, he adds: “ I caught up Brad Binder and it was like sprinting in Argentina, there was no way to get past him, I couldn't have done more. He's really strong in the race ". But there is another one that is just as strong… “ Pecco Bagnaia has a better pace than mine, although I think I still have something to improve. The temperatures don't help, it's a very tiring track, the podium would be possible but I want to keep my feet on the ground for now, a top5 is within our reach » he thinks for this Sunday.
The weather this Sunday promises lower temperatures. What could change the situation? Marco Bezzecchi don’t really believe it… “ After the sprint I didn't check the points, but it's certainly nice to still be in the lead, although I think that won't last long if Pecco repeats Saturday's rhythm this Sunday ».
MotoGP Grand Prix of the Americas SPRINT results at Circuit of the Americas in Austin:
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