The Kymi Ring is the latest circuit built in Europe to be built specifically to host the Finnish Grand Prix. An event which will make its return to the international motorcycle concert in 2020. An event which did not arouse the enthusiasm of the majority of pilots who went to discover it for their employers, i.e. the six manufacturers entered on the grid. start of MotoGP. There is one, however, who plays devil's advocate. This is Sylvain Guintoli who takes his colleagues on the wrong foot by ensuring that in the end, everyone will like this Finnish route...
Bradley Smith is circumspect, Stefan Bradl remained hungry, Michele Pirro is downright disappointed when it's not the stage location Mika Kallio who urges his compatriots to review their copy. In question ? The new circuit of Kymi Ring with a boring design promising competitions of the same order. Except, perhaps, in Moto3.
However, there is one who does not howl with the wolves in the Finnish forest. This is the Suzuki representative Sylvain Guintoli. Who, for his part, is much more lenient on motorsport-total: “ the design has a Doctor Jekyll and Mister Hyde character: the first part of the track is very fast, the second is rather technical and winding, but at first glance, it is a little surprising because it is very different » said the Frenchman.
« But the more I drove, the more I liked it » continues Guintoli who gives his verdict thus: “ I like the track because it has its own character. It's not that often, it's very unique. »
What is this particularity thus noted? “ there is a long straight, the longest on the calendar at 1,2 kilometers, followed by numerous turns, up and down, with reduced speeds. In some places you feel a little too slow with a MotoGP. Which makes the sector very technical. »
And not only that: the Ten Rings is also a physical challenge, judge Guintoli : “ From turn 5 there is absolutely no time to rest,” he said. “It will definitely be interesting in the race and even on the twisty section there are a few difficult braking points and I think it will be fine. »
Although the test pilot of Suzuki admits that there is still a lot to do before the premiere which will take place on July 12, 2020, particularly in terms of borders, gravel, and other joys, he states: “ the basics are there, and everything that remains to be done is achievable. There's something for everyone, I don't think anyone is favored, it's a track with a very different character, I have to get used to it, but I bet everyone will like it in the end. »
