Unforeseen Sprint for Johann Zarco in Thailand
Chang International CircuitCASTROL Honda LCR rider Johann Zarco has finished 12th on Saturday’s Sprint at the Chang International Circuit.
With a 12th-place start on the grid, Johann Zarco strategically approached Saturday’s Sprint with a top-10 finish in his sights. He maintained a steady pace and fought hard until the finish line. However, while he didn't reach his goal, Zarco's clever analysis of the situation and the positives he identified during the race have instilled confidence for tomorrow's race.
Nakagami completes the Sprint in Thailand
IDEMITSU Honda LCR rider Takaaki Nakagami has finished 18th on Saturday’s Sprint at the Chang International Circuit.
After classifying 18th on the grid, Nakagami had to face a comeback Sprint on Thai soil. Despite his initial confidence from the practice sessions, he encountered unexpected difficulties with the front tyre right from the start of the race. However, Nakagami's ability to adapt to the situation was evident as he focused on avoiding mistakes and gathering crucial information. He is now working closely with his crew to analyze the data and prepare for the Sunday race.
Today, I did a good start, but I was unlucky, as the rider I had in front of me had some problems, and I could not recover positions. It’s been a tough Sprint as we suffered due to a lack of grip, the conditions of the track were different. Despite these challenges, I'm staying positive. We’ve been close in terms of lap times, and I'm confident we can find a solution for Sunday’s race.
Today, I did a good start, but I was unlucky, as the rider I had in front of me had some problems, and I could not recover positions. It’s been a tough Sprint as we suffered due to a lack of grip, the conditions of the track were different. Despite these challenges, I'm staying positive. We’ve been close in terms of lap times, and I'm confident we can find a solution for Sunday’s race.
It was not the Sprint we expected. Since the first lap, I had a different feeling with the front tyre and struggled to be comfortable on the bike. I’m disappointed with our performance because there was potential to do a good job. We are now checking Sprint’s data to understand how to improve for tomorrow’s race. The positive is that we had a good pace, so we’ve got chances on the top 10’s fight. We’ll see on Sunday; the tyre management will be crucial, and we need to be fully prepared for it.
It was not the Sprint we expected. Since the first lap, I had a different feeling with the front tyre and struggled to be comfortable on the bike. I’m disappointed with our performance because there was potential to do a good job. We are now checking Sprint’s data to understand how to improve for tomorrow’s race. The positive is that we had a good pace, so we’ve got chances on the top 10’s fight. We’ll see on Sunday; the tyre management will be crucial, and we need to be fully prepared for it.
