If the Honda drivers had the ambition to seek consolation in their own misfortunes, they would find in Raul Fernandez a companion in misfortune with whom to exchange. The rookie who arrived at Tech3 KTM a few months ago with the idea that he was going to take his revenge on Remy Gardner, who he had the feeling had just stolen the Moto2 title from him, has changed since then. He struggles to score points with an RC16 which we must remember he never wanted, and has difficulty avoiding last place. In Mattighofen, it is already no longer on the shelves, and the Spaniard will hope to bounce back at RNF Aprilia if the official announcement arrives. But on this tormented present and this still unclear future, Raul Fernandez has the same comment that comes from the heart: “it’s difficult to manage”.
Raul fernandez resumed the season as he started it: in pain. On his weekend Silverstone, the pilot ofHervé Poncharal commented: “ it was a very difficult weekend for us, we had various problems throughout the race ". 21st under the English checkered flag, he adds: “ confidence was very poor during the race. I don't know why, but in the first lap I made so many mistakes that I lost all confidence. I then tried to find her and gain experience for the next Grands Prix. I wasn't really feeling well, I was just gathering information for the future ».
Raul Fernandez: “ we have a problem in general, I can't say much more«
What problems does the rookie face? Tech3 was he confronted? “ There were different problems, we have a problem in general. I can't say much more, but the team and I did everything we could » replies the Moto2 vice-champion. “ I felt really good in the first practice session, but we couldn't improve and continued at our own pace while everyone else improved. It was our problem ».
The Spanish of 21 years old, who shone last year with eight victories in his first and only season in Moto2, is at the bottom of the MotoGP World Championship standings with only five points scored. “ It's difficult because, as I always say, I don't think that's our position », underlined Raul on speedweek. " It's hard to deal with in your head. But we will continue to push and try to improve.”
On 2023, Raul fernandez comments in the same tone as on his 2022 situation: “ I don't know. It's hard to think about the contract or next year, we're in the middle of this season now. We have to work and try to improve. It's difficult to manage ". He finishes : " my job is to concentrate on my work and try to do my best. Our goal is to improve ". And the room for improvement is immense.
