Johann Zarco claims Q2 spot at Motegi
Mobility Resort MotegiCASTROL Honda LCR rider Johann Zarco finishes 10th in Friday Practice at Mobility Resort Motegi.
・The Frenchman and his crew enjoyed a positive Friday at Motegi, testing different options to maximize performance.
・In the afternoon, during the decisive moments, changes on the bike allowed Zarco to climb, at some points, as high as second in the standings, showing both confidence and speed on Japanese soil.
・Fighting until the very last second of the session, Zarco delivered and crossed the line in 10th place, earning direct access to Q2 tomorrow.
Strong Friday for Somkiat Chantra in Motegi
IDEMITSU Honda LCR rider Somkiat Chantra finishes 18th on Friday at Mobility Resort Motegi.
・The Thai rider experienced his best Friday of the season so far at a circuit he enjoys, as the Japanese track has always been one of his favorites.
・He shone in the morning session, showing speed, confidence, and clear improvements, finishing in 9th place.
・In the afternoon practice, Chantra fought to stay in the top 10 at key moments of the session while aiming to secure a Q2 spot ahead of tomorrow’s qualifying.
・Although he will face Q1 tomorrow, Somkiat and his crew enjoyed a positive Friday and are motivated ahead of qualifying and the Sprint race.
I’m happy to secure Q2 on the last lap. I managed to do a good lap behind Jorge Martin. This afternoon I received a new package that works really well, although it’s different. It’s not easy to find the best setup straight away, but we had a good session and we’ll have more information tomorrow. I’m pleased to be in Q2, and we’re ready for tomorrow.
I’m happy to secure Q2 on the last lap. I managed to do a good lap behind Jorge Martin. This afternoon I received a new package that works really well, although it’s different. It’s not easy to find the best setup straight away, but we had a good session and we’ll have more information tomorrow. I’m pleased to be in Q2, and we’re ready for tomorrow.
In the morning, it wasn’t bad, and I tried to improve lap by lap. We put the soft tyre in during the afternoon because we were inside the top 10 at some point in the session, and I wanted to reach Q2. The Misano test setup helped us, and everything went well; we’ve made a step forward. Tomorrow we’ll face Q1, but we are strong here. About the crash, I’m fine; these things happen when you’re pushing. We’re ready for tomorrow!
In the morning, it wasn’t bad, and I tried to improve lap by lap. We put the soft tyre in during the afternoon because we were inside the top 10 at some point in the session, and I wanted to reach Q2. The Misano test setup helped us, and everything went well; we’ve made a step forward. Tomorrow we’ll face Q1, but we are strong here. About the crash, I’m fine; these things happen when you’re pushing. We’re ready for tomorrow!
