OFF TO PORTIMÃO FOR THE GRAND FINALE
It’s that time of the year again, to take stock of all the hard work done throughout the season. Matteo Ferrari sits third in the standings, just 12 points behind the leader, with 50 points still up for grabs in the final two races taking place at Portimão, on the Algarve International Circuit — a track famous worldwide as roller coaster for its ups and downs, a layout that perfectly suits the style of the Rimini-born #11 rider. Staying focused and collecting as many points as possible in Race 1 will be key, before going all-in in Race 2. Ferrari, the first-ever MotoE World Cup Champion back in 2019, wants to close the circle and bring the title back home to the Gresini Racing.
It will also be an emotional weekend for his teammate Alessio Finello, who comes from a challenging season but heads to Portugal with renewed determination and higher expectations. This will be the final weekend for MotoE and therefore the last one of Finello with the FELO GRESINI MotoE team, which over these past four years together, has truly become a family to him. These emotions will serve as extra motivation to aim for stronger results and finish the season on a high.
The FELO GRESINI MotoE Team is ready to face this weekend with bated breath, confident that Saturday’s two races will be among the most special ever.
MATTEO FERRARI #11
“We arrive in Portimão with a great feeling: especially from mid-season onwards, we’ve done an excellent job — always consistent and fast on every track, always fighting for the podium. This allowed us to reopen the championship, and I’m really happy about that. We’re coming into the final round 12 points behind the leader, and I’ll approach the weekend working hard from the very first session, with the goal of staying up front and focusing only on the races. We’re all very close in the standings, and the two races will be tense because, of course, we’re fighting for the title — but that will only give us more strength. We’ve done a great job, and the fact that we’re here fighting for the top spot proves it. Portimão is a circuit where we haven’t ridden much, but I really like it, it’s fast and flowing, with its up&down, just the way I like it. We have a solid base to work from, and now the goal is to enjoy this last MotoE weekend — my last one with Gresini colors. There will be a lot of emotions, and I’m sure it’s going to be an amazing weekend!”
ALESSIO FINELLO #72
“Last round of the season, let’s enjoy it! This year has been particularly tough, so I want to approach this weekend differently: I want to do well and enjoy every single moment. The track isn’t one of my favorites, but with the work we’ve done this season, I think I can achieve more than last year and bring home a good result. I feel fit, I’ve also been training by competing in the Italian Championship, so I can’t wait to get back on track. It will be a challenge, with the goal of fighting for important positions and closing this chapter in the best possible way. It’s the last MotoE weekend, so I want to enjoy everything — the sessions, the atmosphere, my team. We deserve to finish on a high note.”
