Demanding Sprint for Nakagami at the Circuit of Barcelona-Catalunya
Circuit de Barcelona-CatalunyaIDEMITSU Honda LCR rider Takaaki Nakagami has finished 13th on Saturday's Sprint at the Circuit of Barcelona-Catalunya.
From the 20th spot on the grid, Nakagami tried to maximize his bike's potential for adapting to track conditions. Halfway through the Sprint, high temperatures and low grip jeopardized the plans, and the Japanese couldn't reach the points. After gathering helpful information, the rider and the crew are committed to improving ahead of the Sunday race.
CASTROL Honda LCR rider Johann Zarco crashed on Saturday's Sprint at the Circuit of Barcelona-Catalunya.
From the 18th spot on the grid, Johann tried to maximize his bike's potential for adapting to track conditions. Halfway through the Sprint, a contact with another rival caused him to end up on the gravel and couldn't finish it. After gathering helpful information, the rider and the crew are committed to improving ahead of the Sunday race.
Today's goal was to analyze the situation and understand how to manage the Sunday race. We've struggled with the rear grip but are doing our best with our package. Tomorrow's race will be long; we'll try to push and fight as much as possible.
Today's goal was to analyze the situation and understand how to manage the Sunday race. We've struggled with the rear grip but are doing our best with our package. Tomorrow's race will be long; we'll try to push and fight as much as possible.
I was sliding, and at the maximum angle, a rival got me. It’s been a race incident; it’s part of racing. Despite that, I was a little frustrated with my race pace, as it was difficult to keep the fight against some rivals; I wanted to do more but couldn’t.
I was sliding, and at the maximum angle, a rival got me. It’s been a race incident; it’s part of racing. Despite that, I was a little frustrated with my race pace, as it was difficult to keep the fight against some rivals; I wanted to do more but couldn’t.
