Augusto Fernandez has put his name on the list of accidents that we spontaneously describe as “stupid” for a champion of his caliber. But this is not the first time that a MotoGP rider who defies the laws of gravity and can travel up to 363,6 km/ in a straight line without suffering the slightest abrasion has been injured by getting on a simple bike after having dismounted. of his missile. In the torrid heat of Sepang, it's the kind of mishap that can ruin an important test session. But the rookie as reigning Moto2 Champion gritted his teeth.
Augusto Fernandez had a trying week in Malaysia. As a beginner in MotoGP, he was able to participate in the three days of the Shakedown before doing it again for another 72 hours but with the big names as part of the IRTA test. Accelerated training if it comes to the premier category of the Grands Prix and especially since between the two events, the Spaniard has not really rested...
He was the victim of a bicycle accident, which he had rented. It was therefore with bruises and abrasions that he did his job on the red RC16. Overall, in the big leagues, he logically finished at the bottom of the rankings, 1s771 behind the leader. Luca marini on the dreaded Ducati. But he didn't let his experienced teammate take him for a second Pol Espargaro which leaves him nine tenths behind him. On his experience he comments: “ thanks to the shakedown, I had a basis to move on to the next steps. I was able to observe the fast riders and learn a few new lines that I had taken poorly before ».
Augusto Fernandez: “ we will continue to work, try to be patient and do things intelligently«
He adds : " I go home with a positive feeling. Over the past three days we have made a lot of progress, including on the basis of adjustment, the feeling on the bike, and we made good times. I really needed some dry track time. We did everything we could until the rain came. I managed to get under 2′, but I still have a lot of work to do ».
« Every little step counts, and I learned so much every day » rejoices the pilot 25 years. “ I feel more confident on the bike and I'm starting to feel like a MotoGP rider! I will carefully check all the data, mine, but also that of other drivers. Then we'll go testing at Portimao, and it won't be easy with a MotoGP ". Then he finishes: “ we will continue to work, try to be patient and do things intelligently. My biggest weak points remain the braking phases. I also have to adapt my driving style, it's a long learning process. I just need more time to get used to MotoGP ».
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