Zarco takes 2nd place on Friday at Sepang
Sepang International CircuitCASTROL Honda LCR rider Johann Zarco finishes 2nd in Friday Practice at the Sepang International Circuit.
・After a demanding start to the day, with heavy rain hitting during the morning session, Johann Zarco and the crew remained determined to take a step forward.
・In the afternoon, at crunch time and with dry conditions, the Frenchman delivered an excellent performance to finish 2nd.
・With this result, Johann goes straight to Q2, feeling increasingly comfortable and confident on the bike. The team and rider are fully committed to making the most of Saturday’s qualifying and Sprint.
Somkiat Chantra completes Friday action in Sepang
IDEMITSU Honda LCR rider Somkiat Chantra has finished 20th on Friday at the Sepang International Circuit.
・Back in Sepang after several months, Somkiat Chantra started the morning session testing different setups to feel more at ease on the track.
・Sudden heavy rain during FP1 disrupted the plans, highlighting areas where improvement is needed.
・In the afternoon, using soft tyres on both ends, the rider felt more comfortable and made progress.
・Saturday’s qualifying will be an opportunity for Chantra and the team to push hard on a circuit the Thai rider enjoys.
I’m really happy with today. We set a strong lap time and secured direct access to Q2, which was the main goal. We made another step forward overall, and I’ve regained my confidence on the bike, which is very important. We tested a few different setups, and I felt comfortable with the direction we took. Tomorrow, we’ll aim for a strong qualifying to start the Sprint from a good grid position. It’s a positive way to begin the weekend.
I’m really happy with today. We set a strong lap time and secured direct access to Q2, which was the main goal. We made another step forward overall, and I’ve regained my confidence on the bike, which is very important. We tested a few different setups, and I felt comfortable with the direction we took. Tomorrow, we’ll aim for a strong qualifying to start the Sprint from a good grid position. It’s a positive way to begin the weekend.
FP1 was quite challenging. I started the session on a hard front tyre and medium rear and didn’t feel comfortable, but I was able to improve lap by lap. In the afternoon, we tested different setups and I felt much better. With soft tyres front and rear, my lap time improved. We’ll aim to carry this progress into qualifying tomorrow.
FP1 was quite challenging. I started the session on a hard front tyre and medium rear and didn’t feel comfortable, but I was able to improve lap by lap. In the afternoon, we tested different setups and I felt much better. With soft tyres front and rear, my lap time improved. We’ll aim to carry this progress into qualifying tomorrow.
