Tito Rabat and Karel Abraham will therefore have experienced the same fight at Avintia. They will have paid for their place, they will have signed a contract guaranteeing them a future, but they will have been led towards the exit without ever having been able or able to perform. But their check will have indeed been cashed. A bleak situation, so much so that when the last act of the comedy is played out, it is tinged with a hint of tragedy. So, usually so silent, Tito Rabat lets loose by recounting his Friday ordeal in Valencia, which would in fact be a repetition of many others this season...
In 2021, the cards will be redistributed within the team Avintia Ducati. The GP19s will remain but their knights will have had a facelift with the arrival of two beginners from Moto2, Enea Bastianini et Luca Marini. The latter bringing the colors and money of the VR46.
But we are still in 2020 and there are two Grands Prix remaining. Including this one from this weekend. Rabat finished his start in 20th position. A result which, obviously, does not satisfy the pilot. And even more so given the numerous problems he suffered throughout this first day of work on the Ricardo Tormo circuit.
He says : " I am very angry with the situation. When we put on the soft tires, to try to set a time, the rear brake breaks. Neither motorcycle braked. I have difficulty believing it “, he declared in front of the DAZN microphones after finishing the day, visibly upset. “ We cannot say more. Just show my frustration and try to make tomorrow better... Even if I doubt it ».
“This is not right and this is what has happened throughout the years”
Rabat assured that the team gave no explanation for the fact that both bikes suffered the same problem. “ It could be the disk. That's what they told me. But ultimately you have to rest and wait until the next day to give your best, like I always did. I know I gave my best, I tried to give 100% and I will do the same until the end of the year, whatever happens ».
The teammate of Johann zarco, in the top 5, regrets: “ a circuit on which there are few differences, that you can be there… Let them put a spoke in the wheels, I don't see this as correct and this is what has happened throughout these years ". A clear accusation against his team…
« The bike was really good with the soft tire. I could have had a good time, gained a second, which is very good for us… You have to be calm, go to the camper and wake up in the morning with energy ". For tomorrow, the driver just hopes to have a chance to fight for a good result. “ I hope to go out, do a few laps, try to go as fast as possible. And let's see if they give me a good result ". Atmosphere !
MotoGP Valencia-2 J1: classification
