Maverick Viñales should not be disappointed with his Friday in Brno. His start to the Grand Prix of the Czech Republic sees him fifth with a good pace, even if, in front and in the lead, we find “El Diablo” Quartararo who puts him more than two tenths behind. But his teammate Rossi is ninth and Morbidelli seventh. SO…
So the main thing is safe. For now. Because it’s a delicate part that continues until Sunday’s race. There will be qualifying in the meantime, of course. But given the speed with which the tires wear out and collapse on this route, you won't have to miss out. Otherwise, the first on the grid could find themselves last at the finish...
« On a lap, many drivers are fast » declared the world champion Marc Márquez, who finished second. “ The deciding factor is who is fast over the distance, and that's where I see Andrea Dovizioso in the lead ».
But let's go back to Casa Particular in Viñales ! " My day was excellent, we are working in the right direction » said the Yamaha official. “ I'm proud of our work, I feel very good about the bike. In sector 2, I have always had difficulties, and it is better this year. For what ? No idea… This year I arrived in Brno with a different mentality, because the bike is much better ».
« We worked a lot for the race » assures the Spaniard. “ For this, I did the time attack in the middle of the lap, to try to see if the soft tire at the rear could do the race. We are working to understand which tire to use on Sunday, it is difficult to choose. I did a few laps with the soft tires and I felt very good with them, but the doubt remains whether I will be able to use it in the race ».
« Our goal is to be on the podium and perform as well as possible " highlighted Casa Particular in Viñales. " If I fight in front, I will see what is possible. The track has a lot of bumps, in the braking zone until the last corner it is very bad ».
It will be recalled that it was fundamental to stay in the top 10 on Friday, given that the weather conditions in FP3 could prevent improvements, hampering any hope of progression with a view to entering Q2. “ I think we can do better in the race than in qualifying » nevertheless clarified the one who is the first Yamaha rider in the championship. “ Qualifying here is difficult because the engine would have to push a little more. But for the race, we worked very well, the pace is good and I was comfortable on the bike ».
MotoGP Czech Republic Brno J1: times
