Qualifying
Moto3 2023
Round 16
Not enough improvement for Taiyo and Mario
Phillip Island
The performance in Q3 raised hopes that both would make it to Q2. But it was not to be, and they will start tomorrow's race from a delayed position. Tomorrow's weather conditions seem extreme, with wind and rain that could jeopardise the race.
Hiroshi Aoyama
Our riders improved their lap times significantly compared to yesterday, but in Q1, they couldn't perform enough to qualify for Q2. Their pace while riding alone is good; they just missed a good lap time. The grid position isn't ideal but is what it is for tomorrow's race. I guess the slipstream will play a significant role on this track. We hope they stay in the group to fight for a better position.
Our riders improved their lap times significantly compared to yesterday, but in Q1, they couldn't perform enough to qualify for Q2. Their pace while riding alone is good; they just missed a good lap time. The grid position isn't ideal but is what it is for tomorrow's race. I guess the slipstream will play a significant role on this track. We hope they stay in the group to fight for a better position.
Taiyo Furusato
72
Honda Team Asia I have a few things to say. In P3, I improved my weekend lap time but not last year's best time. Yesterday, I started to lose my feeling about the bike, and the improvement wasn't enough. I'm disappointed to be out of Q2. Tomorrow, we don't know what weather conditions we will find. The only thing to do is try to adapt to these rain and wind conditions, doing our best.
I have a few things to say. In P3, I improved my weekend lap time but not last year's best time. Yesterday, I started to lose my feeling about the bike, and the improvement wasn't enough. I'm disappointed to be out of Q2. Tomorrow, we don't know what weather conditions we will find. The only thing to do is try to adapt to these rain and wind conditions, doing our best.
Mario Suryo Aji
64
Honda Team Asia I'm happy with the feeling again. In P3, I made a big step ahead, improving 0,6s my best lap time from last year. But, In Q1, I needed more speed in the last corner and didn't get the needed lap time. But the feeling of the P3 has modified my expectations of the race. I felt a good progression, and now I should be focused on the race. The team trusts in me, and I aim to get a good race and finish with this satisfying feeling.
I'm happy with the feeling again. In P3, I made a big step ahead, improving 0,6s my best lap time from last year. But, In Q1, I needed more speed in the last corner and didn't get the needed lap time. But the feeling of the P3 has modified my expectations of the race. I felt a good progression, and now I should be focused on the race. The team trusts in me, and I aim to get a good race and finish with this satisfying feeling.
