Johann Zarco secures a Q2 spot in Thailand
Chang International CircuitCASTROL Honda LCR rider Johann Zarco finished 10th on Friday at the Chang International Circuit.
Frenchman Zarco and the crew showed significant improvement and a promising start to the weekend after occupying solid practice positions, confirming the previous steps taken in the last races.
In the afternoon, facing a challenging practice as lap times were tight, the strategy paid off: he clinched the 10th spot of the classification, going straight to Q2 ahead of tomorrow's qualifying.
Interesting and positive Friday for Nakagami in Thailand
IDEMITSU Honda LCR rider Takaaki Nakagami has classified 15th on Friday at the Chang International Circuit.
It was a promising start to the weekend for Nakagami and the crew. The rider, who initially took 9th place in the classification, has significantly improved his feeling on the bike.
Today's sessions proved that Nakagami and the whole squad, united in their efforts, are starting to notice consistent positives, which is a clear confirmation of the last steps taken. In the afternoon, the Japanese managed to fight for the top 10, and despite not reaching it, there is potential to get a nice result on tomorrow's Sprint.
Today means another confirmation of the step forward we'd taken during the previous Asian rounds. We focused on getting a Q2 spot and finally did it; that's positive; we are always progressing. As per tomorrow, the main goal is to do a good qualifying session, to keep improving the feeling on the bike, and then fight for the best possible result on the Sprint.
Today means another confirmation of the step forward we'd taken during the previous Asian rounds. We focused on getting a Q2 spot and finally did it; that's positive; we are always progressing. As per tomorrow, the main goal is to do a good qualifying session, to keep improving the feeling on the bike, and then fight for the best possible result on the Sprint.
It’s been a tight Friday, but I’ve enjoyed it a lot! The feeling on the bike is way better than in Australia, and that’s important. Today, I missed the lap time because I could not find any slipstream. In any case, we are taking steps to improve weekend after weekend, and we are working consistently. I’m happy, I can’t wait for tomorrow’s qualifying and Sprint.
It’s been a tight Friday, but I’ve enjoyed it a lot! The feeling on the bike is way better than in Australia, and that’s important. Today, I missed the lap time because I could not find any slipstream. In any case, we are taking steps to improve weekend after weekend, and we are working consistently. I’m happy, I can’t wait for tomorrow’s qualifying and Sprint.
