Johann Zarco completes the Sprint in Austria
Red Bull Ring - SpielbergCASTROL Honda LCR rider Johann Zarco has finished 15th on Saturday’s Sprint at the Red Bull Ring.
The Sprint on Austrian soil has been one of the most demanding of the season so far due to an increase in temperatures, which added some difficulties to Frenchman Zarco and the crew. Managing the situation and avoiding huge mistakes, the rider found some positives as the laps went by and felt good, especially in the last stages. He couldn’t reduce the distance, but grabbed vital information to take a step ahead of tomorrow’s race.
IDEMITSU Honda LCR rider Takaaki Nakagami has crossed the line 16th.
The Japanese rider and the crew experienced an interesting Sprint in Austria despite being unable to reach the points. Nakagami admitted having noticed some improvements during the race that have allowed him to feel more comfortable on the bike and helped him manage the tyre drop. After today’s Sprint, tomorrow’s primary goal will be fighting for the points.
I’m a bit disappointed because we had taken a step forward and I felt better in terms of performance, but today we had to race under sweltering conditions, the worst of the weekend, and it was hard. During the Sprint, I made a mistake and lost time at the beginning. By the end of the race, I felt faster and reduced the gap, but we couldn’t do better. We’ll try to improve ahead of tomorrow’s race, as it will be long and demanding.
I’m a bit disappointed because we had taken a step forward and I felt better in terms of performance, but today we had to race under sweltering conditions, the worst of the weekend, and it was hard. During the Sprint, I made a mistake and lost time at the beginning. By the end of the race, I felt faster and reduced the gap, but we couldn’t do better. We’ll try to improve ahead of tomorrow’s race, as it will be long and demanding.
Honestly, the feeling on the bike was better than yesterday, which is important. We applied some small changes to the bike balance, and I felt more confident in the braking, which allowed us to be more consistent. For the Sprint, I managed to gain some positions after the start and kept a consistent lap time. Tomorrow’s race will be tough; we need to pay attention to the tyre drop, which will be the main gamble.
Honestly, the feeling on the bike was better than yesterday, which is important. We applied some small changes to the bike balance, and I felt more confident in the braking, which allowed us to be more consistent. For the Sprint, I managed to gain some positions after the start and kept a consistent lap time. Tomorrow’s race will be tough; we need to pay attention to the tyre drop, which will be the main gamble.
