Marco Bezzecchi impressed on Friday at the MotoGP Solidarity GP of Barcelona, recording the second-fastest time during the Practice, just 0.080s behind Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati).
The Pertamina Enduro VR46 rider explained that he needed to adjust during the first free practice session and improved his riding approach in the afternoon:
– It was a positive day. Since May, when we came here for the first time this year, until today, we worked a lot during the year and our base setting is different from the last time. So, this morning I especially needed to adapt myself, I was riding a bit too aggressively. But this afternoon, I started riding smoothly, and the bike works a bit better.
When asked if the lower grip conditions were beneficial for braking, Bezzecchi clarified: ‘No, the low grip doesn’t help in braking either. But Michelin brought a softer spec for the rear that is helping a lot in braking – especially straight braking for me. I still feel it pushing, especially in the last part of braking and the neutral part from braking to gas – overall, in the long corners like 3, 4, 9, 12, 13, 14. But with these conditions, with lower temperatures, it’s difficult to put temperature on the tyre as well, so the grip level is a bit lower compared to May. So, for sure it helps me a bit’.