Marco Bezzecchi finished the first day of free practice at the Red Bull Ring with some satisfaction, despite a few setbacks. The VR46 Racing Team driver finished 15th in the morning session and 9th in the afternoon session, thus qualifying directly for Q2, a goal he had set for this Friday.
« The goal was to get into Q2 and we did it ", said Bezzecchi with satisfaction. “ It was a good Friday where we were able to test all the available front tires. Too bad for the two falls, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, but in both cases, I understood what I had done wrong. So overall it went well. We're not quite where we want to be yet, but it's a good start »
Marco Bezzecchi also commented on the numerous errors made by the drivers during this first day. “ It's a track that pushes you to take risks, to the point of brushing against the limits. Mistakes can happen. During the first session, I took too many risks braking with the soft tire at the front. It offers good grip, but lacks support ».
A bit of a strange one for Bez at the exit of T3 😕
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Marco Bezzecchi: “ even if it helps to find the limit, it's boring »
The driver of a team VR46 who will have to do without his second pilot By Giannantonio, injured, for the rest of the meeting continues: “ in the afternoon, I released the throttle too early while reaccelerating, but with the hard tire, it's not the best thing to do. Front axle locking is common here, especially on our motorcycle. It's a constant problem, although it helps to find the limit, it's boring »
Looking towards Saturday, Bezzecchi stressed the importance of qualifications. “ For tomorrow, I'm aiming for the second line, but for that, I will have to be impeccable. Otherwise, I will still have to do my best. Compared to the start of the season, I have progressed: instead of fighting between 13th and 17th place, I am now fighting between 6th and 12th place. This means that we have taken a small step forward, which is good for morale of the team and mine. Overall, we work well and respond correctly to difficulties »
Despite the obstacles encountered, Marco Bezzecchi concluded the day satisfied, ready to continue this momentum for the rest of the Austrian weekend.
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