Superb Lowes takes dominant victory at Aragon
Team Federal Oil Gresini Moto2 rider Sam Lowes converted his excellent pace in practice and qualifying into a race winning performance at today’s Aragon Grand Prix, the 26-year-old Briton scoring his second victory of the season in style.
After a few laps Sam started to open a gap on the other riders and then he crossed the finish line with over three second over Spaniard Alex Marquez, second under the checkered flag. Thanks to this great result, Lowes has now 162 points in the standings, 40 points behind Championship leader Johann Zarco.
SAM LOWES (1st)
“We worked really hard all weekend, making long runs in every practice session, so I was really confident for the race. That’s why I tried to get to the front as soon as possible and make a god rhythm. Once I had a bit of a gap I just tried to relax and keep my pace. This makes a change compared to the last few races, we have shown a good level of competitiveness and it’s nice. Now we are 40 points behind the lead in the Championship, so everything can happen and for sure we won’t give up. I feel good on the bike and we will take this confidence to Japan, where we will do our best!”.
FAUSTO GRESINI
“The weekend started in the best way and Lowes worked really well together with the team, making many long runs ahead of the race, so we were aware of being competitive. At the start Sam made a strong pass to take the lead, because he knew he could pull a gap and therefore he wanted to get to the front in order to make his pace. He rode a great race, determined and focused, showing a clear supremacy and a great potential. With regard to the Championship, we want to face the next races without making too many calculations: we just have to try to be strong and to enjoy, then we will see how it goes …”.
