While there is talk of the Jerez circuit receiving the Spanish Grand Prix on July 19, then a second GP a week later (the 26th), the situation of the Catalan Grand Prix is not yet exactly determined. This did not prevent several drivers from taking advantage of the reopening of the Barcelona-Catalonia circuit, after having been chomping at the bit for a long time.
The last time the teams were able to use this circuit was 68 days ago, and they were therefore happy to find its facilities, which they were able to use while respecting the security protocols put in place on the occasion. of this event, such as respecting minimum safety distances and wearing masks by technicians.
Four World Championship drivers were present, representing four different categories. For MotoGP, it was Alex Rins who took advantage of the opportunity to get back into the rhythm with his Suzuki.
Xavier Vierge alone represented the Moto2 category. He declared “I am extremely happy with the pleasure I felt! I felt free again and I feel the adrenaline when I'm on the track. »
gabriel rodrigo, Moto3 rider at Fausto Gresini was “very happy because it seemed like this day would never come, and even more so when it happened close to home. »
Ana Carrasco, the former Supersport 300 World Champion, completed 35 laps of the Catalan circuit. “I was very happy because it’s been a long time since I last rode a motorcycle, it’s so good to be back and to rediscover all the sensations. »
“I feel really good. I thought it would be more difficult after almost three months without a bike. I tried to stay in shape for three months so that I would be ready for this moment and be able to ride today. The feeling improves lap after lap. The most important thing is to regain all your sensations. »
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