The first day of Moto2 at the Sachsenring was a two-in-one service. This was due to showers which gave the protagonist little riding time in both sessions. A perilous exercise from which Nakagami fared well, taking the top spot on the timesheet after both occasions. Fourth in the end, Johann Zarco is preparing for his Sunday.
Always as methodical, the one who took control of the title race and who since yesterday has a Tech3 Yamaha passport for MotoGP has done what is necessary to prepare for his Sunday deadline. In the leading quartet, he is just ahead of his rival Sam Lowes while preceding the one who eyes his crown alex rins, only tenth: “ During the two free sessions, we analyzed the track conditions while it dried. We thus collected information in case we encountered this type of situation on Sunday. » assures the tricolor.
« I'm happy with this day because it's a complicated and very demanding track that puts a lot of strain on the left sides of the bike and the rider. I feel very good and the team is working hard to give me a bike that is easy to ride. I feel like everything is under control and the only thing left for me to do is stay calm and focused, get the most out of the track and the most efficient way to drive ».
For the race? “ Being on the front row is important here to get off to a good start and be in front from the start. But above all, it is the rhythm that is essential. It's difficult to make a difference on the clock so you have to be regular and fast during the 29 laps ". Last year, Johann zarco had finished second in Germany behind Simeon and in front Kidneys.
