MotoGP Italy Mugello J2, two Ducati riders respond to Fabio Quartararo: “we are the best riders in the world and we can manage”

Fabio Quartararo, taking stock of his qualifications which preserve all his hopes of still doing well with his Yamaha in this Italian Grand Prix, was critical of the proposed track conditions evaluated as really dangerous. An estimate that is not shared by everyone among his colleagues, including two on Ducati who give another vision of things…

Were the drivers made to take unnecessary risks in this qualification for the Italian Grand Prix during which they had to deal with the vagaries of a storm? fabio quartararo, the World Champion thinks so, and he said it. But it is not unanimous. Certainly, Aleix Espargaró went in his direction by commenting: “ we don't have intermediate tires. The first five minutes in particular of Q2 were really scary. It was very dangerous ».

But at Ducati, there were two riders of a different opinion. Pecco Bagnaia, the brand official declared on motorsport magazine : " of course it wasn't so safe because it was raining », he explains, « but we did 1'46 in lap time. These are incredible times in these conditions ».

Pecco Bagnaia Ducati: “ It's our job, our sport, our passion, so we just have to do it« 

The unexpected and heroic poleman Fabio DiGiannantonio, was only about seven and a half tenths off the best time of the weekend so far, 1'45.393, set by bagnaia in FP3 in completely dry conditions. Normally, MotoGP riders lose at least ten seconds from their best dry times in wet conditions. bagnaia concludes regarding the conditions which were certainly delicate: “ It's our job, our sport, our passion, so we just have to do it ", valued bagnaia.

And the rookie rocks in front of his audience this Saturday, what does he say? By Giannantonio answers : " well, you can clearly fall more easily in such weather, but we are the best pilots in the world and we can manage ", said the pilot Gresini during the official MotoGP press conference. “ Ultimately, it's a gamble whether you ride slicks or wet tires. If you opt for safety: take rain tires. I don't think we need to talk about security in this regard, there is no reason ».

By the way, the teammate of fabio quartararo in Yamaha said : " I stayed with the rain tires for safety, but the track has dried up ". He is 23rd on the grid, but safe and sound.

MotoGP Italy Mugello: starting grid

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