Tough Sprint for Johann Zarco in Misano
Misano World Circuit Marco SimoncelliㅤCASTROL Honda LCR rider Johann Zarco has finished 16th on Saturday’s Sprint at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli.
Some difficulties during the morning session prevented Johann from getting to Q2, and he had to start today’s Sprint from the 17th spot of the grid. However, despite the struggles, there has been a noticeable improvement in pace, which is positive. The rider and the team are experiencing some solid progress and are committed to moving forward to consistently fighting for the points.
Arduous Sprint for Nakagami in Misano
IDEMITSU Honda LCR rider Takaaki Nakagami has finished 19th on Saturday's Sprint at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli.
Starting from the 20th spot of the grid and having faced some difficulties over the weekend, Nakagami tried to squeeze his current package during the Sprint while avoiding making mistakes and staying with the group. The rider admitted not having the best feeling to push and overtake rivals, preventing him from taking a step and fighting for the points.
However, before tomorrow's race, Takaaki and the crew are working tirelessly on solutions to be closer to the rivals, instilling hope for a better performance.
This morning, I could not perform how I wanted, so I could not make it to Q2. I classified 17th, and starting from the back of the grid, the Sprint was difficult. The positive thing is that we’ve got a better pace than two weeks ago, but our rivals are riding super-fast, and it’s challenging and hard to accept. Ahead of tomorrow’s race, I’ll try to be constant and control my energy to push as much as possible. If the grip level lowers, we can fight better than today and get to the points.
This morning, I could not perform how I wanted, so I could not make it to Q2. I classified 17th, and starting from the back of the grid, the Sprint was difficult. The positive thing is that we’ve got a better pace than two weeks ago, but our rivals are riding super-fast, and it’s challenging and hard to accept. Ahead of tomorrow’s race, I’ll try to be constant and control my energy to push as much as possible. If the grip level lowers, we can fight better than today and get to the points.
Since yesterday, I've struggled to find the feeling to push. Besides, the start of the races is always a challenge for Honda, and in the Sprint, I tried to stay with the group and observe our competitors. I identified areas where I could improve and other areas in which I felt I could do better than them, but we are still suffering in acceleration. In any case, we keep working and stay positive for the next races.
Since yesterday, I've struggled to find the feeling to push. Besides, the start of the races is always a challenge for Honda, and in the Sprint, I tried to stay with the group and observe our competitors. I identified areas where I could improve and other areas in which I felt I could do better than them, but we are still suffering in acceleration. In any case, we keep working and stay positive for the next races.
