If in the morning the conditions benefited Iannone, the afternoon was like a festival for an overexcited Maverick Viñales. Despite a big fall in the dreaded and formidable turn 11, the man who will leave Suzuki for Yamaha at the end of this season showed motivation and courage that made him look like a boss. Let it be said, the teammate of a sixth-placed Aleix Espargaro did not come to Germany for a simple top 10.
A result which was that of last year. This time, victory is the aim. This chilly Friday will have opened up prospects which will however have to be confirmed. But what is taken is no longer up for grabs and the one who is fifth in the championship is not shying away from his pleasure: “ last year we had another chassis and no seamless transmission » recalls the Spaniard. “ So it was difficult. We have done good work since then, we have made good progress in the dry and with each meeting we get a little closer to the summit. ».
« Since Montmélo, we have a new chassis. It works well, it gives more grip and agility in turns. This was what we were missing on this type of track. We use less gas and we protect the tires better ". With these weapons, he reveals his battle plan: “ it will be about qualifying well and staying among the first during the first rounds. Because it is from there that we manage the bike well ».
Now, despite his new qualities, we have seen a pilot happily flirting with the limits: “ Honestly, it moves a lot when I open the throttle hard. Tomorrow we need a bike that's a little more stable. I think we can solve this because we have already encountered this problem on other routes. But other than that I feel good ". Viñales is not impressionable.
