DIFFICULT TIME FOR RODRIGO AND ALCOBA AT MONTMELÓ
A disappointing race for Team Kömmerling Gresini Moto3 in Catalunya as Gabriel Rodrigo and Jeremy Alcoba who could not finish higher than 10th and 19th respectively. It was a long race, with significantly lower temperatures compared to yesterday, and in these conditions neither of the two riders was able to leave a mark.
Rodrigo was able to battle in the leading group for two thirds of the race before dropping down the order in the final laps, and due to a small mistake in the last sector he ultimately lost touch with the leading pack with no chance of bridging the gap. Alcoba endured a difficult race, with the #52 receiving a six-second penalty at the finish line for not observing a double long lap penalty during the race.
One more week or so to go to rest, charge up and come up with a new plan for the Le Mans race – which takes place on the October 10-11 weekend.
10th – GABRIEL RODRIGO #2
“I had a bit of chattering at the front-end and in the early laps I had to adapt to the bike to reduce the movement. From halfway onwards and with worn tyres, the chatter kind of went away. Unfortunately I was suffering a bit too much in the last sector and because I was getting slower and slower exiting the last corner, I was unable to get in the slipstream and take advantage of it. With five laps to go I made a small mistake, but that was enough to take me out of the battle ahead of me. In the last lap then I tucked the front while trying to pass Masia and Vietti and lost some pore places… 6th or 10th doesn’t make much difference, because we’re aiming at very different results.”
19th – JEREMY ALCOBA #52
“I surely had a great bike and probably the pace to stay with the leaders. I stayed where I wanted, thinking I had the tyre and the pace for the final part of the race. Then the penalty came without warning and I’m not sure where it came from because I don’t think I made any mistake. I’m sorry for the team and I’m very disappointed.”
