Johann Zarco faces a demanding Sprint in Texas
Circuit Of The AmericasCASTROL Honda LCR rider Johann Zarco finishes 16th in Saturday's Sprint at the Circuit of the Americas.
・ After a challenging Q1 session, which was interrupted by a red flag due to a crash involving another rider, Zarco was unable to secure a spot in Q2 and started from 15th on the grid.
・ During the 10-lap Sprint, Johann fought hard for points, but struggled to find the required feeling to push harder, ultimately finishing 16th.
・ The Circuit of the Americas remains one of the most demanding tracks on the calendar. With the Sprint data collected, both the team and rider are focused on improving and taking the necessary steps to be in the fight for the best possible result in tomorrow's race.
Tough Sprint for Somkiat Chantra in Texas
IDEMITSU Honda LCR rider Somkiat Chantra finished 19th in Saturday’s Sprint at the Circuit of the Americas.
・ Following a challenging qualifying session this morning, the Thai rider started from 21st on the grid.
・ Some mistakes on the opening lap and a lack of feeling prevented him from closing the gap to the group and gaining positions.
・ Given that the track is particularly demanding, Chantra pushed hard and fought as much as possible, but struggled to maintain the pace, ultimately crossing the line in 19th place.
Today wasn’t the best Saturday. Despite having better track conditions than yesterday, we had to push harder, and I couldn’t ride the bike the way I wanted. We need to figure out and fix a few things to improve the overall feeling. When I can control the bike, I know I can perform well. The positive thing is that I was able to fight during the Sprint. We’ll try again tomorrow, and we’ll keep working on building our confidence.
Today wasn’t the best Saturday. Despite having better track conditions than yesterday, we had to push harder, and I couldn’t ride the bike the way I wanted. We need to figure out and fix a few things to improve the overall feeling. When I can control the bike, I know I can perform well. The positive thing is that I was able to fight during the Sprint. We’ll try again tomorrow, and we’ll keep working on building our confidence.
This track is challenging for me, and the Sprint was tough. At the start, I tried to stay with the group, but I made a few mistakes on the first lap and lost some time. I fought to come back, but it was difficult to maintain the pace. Tomorrow, we’ll work harder and make improvements.
This track is challenging for me, and the Sprint was tough. At the start, I tried to stay with the group, but I made a few mistakes on the first lap and lost some time. I fought to come back, but it was difficult to maintain the pace. Tomorrow, we’ll work harder and make improvements.
