The summer break has come to an end for the Felo Gresini MotoE<\/b> team, as they kick off again in Austria before making their way to the brand-new track on the 2025 calendar: Balaton. Matteo Ferrari<\/b>, after two unfortunate rounds, is eager to make up ground, recover crucial points, and vie again for the top positions that count. His teammate Alessio Finello<\/b>, who matched his 2024 performance in the opening races, now aims to raise the bar and strive for more.<\/p>\n
The two sky-blue standard-bearers capitalised on the summer hiatus to train both on the fast and technical Austrian layout and to familiarise themselves with the brand-new Balaton layout. They are now primed for two intense weeks, where they will push to fly the team\u2019s colours high. Starting Friday, strong qualifying sessions will be vital to secure front-row starting positions for both Saturday races.<\/p>\n
MATTEO FERRARI #11<\/b><\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s been a long break: we\u2019ve recharged our batteries well, and I did a few test days at both Balaton and the Red Bull Ring, where we even met some of our rivals. It was very useful to be there, especially to learn the Balaton layout, which will be new to most of us. Of course, the bike was different from the one we\u2019ll race this weekend, but at least we already know the racing lines. I feel in really good shape\u2014probably the best I\u2019ve felt all year. I\u2019ve kept up training and feel confident and quick on the bike. Now we just have to convert that into results on Saturday. We\u2019ll give absolutely everything: this is a critical phase of the championship, especially for us, since we need to recover many points and return to where it matters. We\u2019re close, and with the right determination, we can make it happen! We\u2019re arriving fired up and will take it one race at a time.\u201d<\/p>\n
ALESSIO FINELLO #72<\/b><\/p>\n
\u201cDuring this break, I trained really hard and even raced in the Italian Championship to stay in shape\u2014also because the first two races didn\u2019t go as I had hoped. I scored decent placements on par with last year, but this season I\u2019m aiming much higher. I kept my head down and worked nonstop throughout the break; I also tested at Balaton, the new track for 2025, and at Austria\u2019s Red Bull Ring to regain familiarity with both circuits and be even more prepared. I\u2019m happy: I feel good on the training bike and believe I\u2019ve been quite fast, especially in these last few days. I\u2019ve been focusing a lot on consistency and endurance in high temperatures. I\u2019m confident ahead of the next two rounds: I can\u2019t wait to be back in Austria, back on my MotoE, reunited with the team, and to pick up where we left off. I feel positive and believe that hard work will eventually pay off with solid results. I\u2019ll give 100% in every session and want to maximize every opportunity\u2014there will be no holding back in these races.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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