At Ajo Motorsport we are jubilant after this new double from its drivers Raul Fernandez and Remy Gardner, at the end of an Aragon Grand Prix which also brought it the coronation in the team rankings. Aki Ajo's team celebrated its fifth double of the season at Motorland, however with radically different faces for its two residents who remain in a duel for the crown, since they are separated by only 39 points with five races to go. But KTM has already decided to reward them at Misano…
Colors KTM shine in Moto2. And yet, this glory comes from a Kalex frame into which a Triumph engine is inserted. But in this category, it is allowed. The stage ofAragon once again confirmed the dominance of Remy Gardner et Raul Fernandez in this platoon. If the first city suffered on the track when we expected him to dominate, the second dominated even though the worst suffering was predicted for him... But seeing him ride with insolent confidence towards his fifth achievement of the year, the rookie made people forget that he had been operated on the hand a week earlier after a training accident.
By the way, Raul fernandez equaled the record of victories for a beginner in the discipline held by a certain Marc Marquez in 2011. " A week ago I was with Dr. Mir for the injury », remembers the Spaniard on motogp.com. " A few days before starting, I told myself that no, I wouldn't be able to run. Instead, victory came! I didn't think about the pain, I just pushed. It was incredible ". There was no shortage of thanks for the medical staff, the Mobile Clinic, his loved ones, and then there was also a moving dedication. “ This victory is special, I dedicate it to Hugo Millán and his family : he was a very good boy, it was a very difficult moment when he disappeared ". Concerning his teammate and rival he clarified: “ Remy is having an incredible season, he is still on the podium and I am very happy for him. He's a great driver, I can learn a lot from himi. »
Exactly, what happened to Remy gardner, who obviously had a lot of difficulty on the track? “ This second position in Aragon is like a victory for me », Recognizes the Australian again on motogp.com. “ It's a circuit on which I have never felt too good. Sam Lowes and Raúl Fernandez had much better pace and within a few laps they disappeared. At first I really struggled. So I just thought about limiting the damage and getting as many points as possible, until Sam fell, leaving me in second place ».
Remy Gardner and Raul Fernandez will ride the KTM during testing
However, we had to drive to the finish… “ In the last five laps I had problems with the rear tire. The vibrations increased more and more, I was afraid of not finishing the race! ". But he managed to collect 20 precious points given the circumstances. A lesson in regularity that he intends to apply until the end of hostilities: “ top 5 is the goal for the rest of the season. The season is still long, it's a good fight ».
But what about this reward of KTM in Misano? On the banks of the Adriatic, there will be a nice surprise for the two riders still in a duel but who will continue their professional relationship in MotoGP, under the awning Tech3. This will be a test on the RC16, their next mount for the 2022 season. It will be Wednesday, after the Grand Prix », Confirmed Remy Gardner. “ We will have about half a day to test “the big bike”. A big thank you to KTM for this opportunity, it’s going to be a lot of fun! It’s certainly a dream come true, even sooner than expected. I'm focused on Moto2, but it won't be unpleasant."
The box companion adds, just as happy with the opportunity: “ It’s candy for the baby. Yes, we will try the KTM for a few laps, not too long, but it will definitely be a good experience! ". The annoyances before signing the contract with KTM for MotoGP seem forgotten
