MotoGP Test Valencia: with Iker Lecuona (KTM/Tech3), Hervé Poncharal is a happy boss!

It's a good introduction for the rookie Iker Lecuona who, during the Valencia test, has already confirmed all the good things that were thought of him riding the KTM Tech3, starting with his boss, Hervé Poncharal.

At 19 years old and coming from Moto2, he made his entry into the big leagues during the grand finale in Valencia, and took part in the two days of testing on the same track. The least we can say is that the Spanish rider quickly adapted to the riding style to have on the RC16 of the KTM Tech3 team. He delights his people, starting with his boss and that's already the most important thing.

His brand new boss, Hervé Poncharal, said the tests focused on trying modifications to the bike to make it easier to adapt to the rider: “ what he did is very impressive. I'm sincere because we tested different tire configurations and he adapted relatively well. You can see that lap after lap his riding style is improving, he is gaining efficiency in MotoGP and I would like to say that tonight we are a happy team. »

The Frenchman admitted to being surprised by his driver's performance Iker Lecuona during tests improving his time: “we are very proud and lucky to have Iker with us we won't get tired, but it was a good first day for the season. 2020. The second day was also excellent. Lap time was a little faster, but pace was definitely better".

Red Bull team manager KTM Tech 3 believes that the evolution ofIker lecuona is very positive but nothing has yet been achieved. He knows it well, because the rest of the celebrations are yet to come. “ According to the data, it could be seen that his driving style is also much better. So it’s a mission accomplished. Now we are heading to Jerez to continue the hard work, we are very happy! » concluded the tricolor whose Tech3 team is based in Bormes-les-Mimosas, in the Var.

For his part, the rookie was happy to have learned very quickly: “ In Moto2 you no longer use a clutch when you go down the gears, it's one of the few things that helps me adapt to MotoGP. In general, the electronics are very different, the power is managed completely differently. JI need to progress in all areas because there is a big difference between MotoGP and Moto2. Lots of power and lots of electronics to take into account. I was surprised because I was faster than expected” concluded the driver from Valencia.