Si the official MotoGP test will begin tomorrow for all starting riders, the Andalusian track has already been used since Monday afternoon by test riders from all manufacturers except Ducati, the Borgo Panigale firm having already tested here with Michele Pirro around ten days ago. Conversely, Aprilia, which benefits from the concessions, also asked Maverick Viñales to ride alongside Lorenzo Savadori, while waiting for Aleix Espargaró tomorrow.
To rough out the settings of the new MotoGP, we therefore have Stefan bradl for Honda, Sylvain Guintoli for Suzuki, Cal Crutchlow for Yamaha and Dani Pedrosa for KTM, while the other riders already there are patient, like a Enea Bastianini whose manager Carlo Pernat sent us the first comments from the rider who now rides for the Gresini Racing team with a 2021 Ducati.
Charles Pernat : " Enea Bastianini, on the eve of official tests with the 2022 bike. »
Enea Bastianini : " 2021 (laughs)! »
Charles Pernat : " Yes, but the bike you're going to ride with in 2022. »
Enea Bastianini : " Yes, because the 2022 bike, I will have no way of knowing. We will have the 2021 bike and this will also be used to get to know the team because I changed teams anyway and even if I already know all the technicians, I have only worked with one, but they are all competent. I'm curious to try the 2021 and try to understand what changes compared to mine. For me, compared to this year, it's an opportunity to do a good test and have fun. »
Charles Pernat : " This will make a great team behind you! »
Enea Bastianini : " Yes, it's true. We have two technicians who were already at Avintia with me. They know me so we will work well together, so I'm happy to continue with them. And then you know, they know me and they already know what I like and what I don't like, so in view of next year that could be an advantage. »
Charles Pernat : " With these two technicians and Dario, plus all the mechanics, everyone is good and motivated. »
Enea Bastianini : " Exact ! I think the team is very good and it makes a great team. I expect to be competitive from the first races. »
Charles Pernat : " A very positive assessment of this past season? »
Enea Bastianini : " Yes, he was positive but it must be said that the first year, as a rookie, it is never easy. There are ups and downs, but that's normal. But in the second half of the season we improved, we even got two very nice podiums. We knew we had some technical disadvantages this year. Conversely, I think next year will be different and being a rookie has helped me a little to have more experience. »
Charles Pernat : " In the last 5 races, you made 2 podiums… »
Enea Bastianini : " Yes, we did very well in the last races, but we will definitely have to improve the qualifying, which is still a bit of my Achilles heel, but I believe that it is something that will improve with time and that we will work this winter for this phase of the weekend. »
Charles Pernat : " Dall'Igna joked that if you don't work hard next year, he himself will come and drive the nail in with the hammer. »
Enea Bastianini : " It won't be necessary (laughs). »
