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SBK, Bautista: "Strategy? I've never asked Ducati for help, I've always done everything myself."

"Toprak? At the moment I don't see him as a favorite for victory because the situation is uncertain. The purple hair? There is a very clear reason, if you also want it, it is 100 euros."

SBK: Bautista:

Alvaro Bautista showed up in Aragon with an unprecedented look, sporting a haircut with purple color. In the combined free practice he concluded the session in fifth place and the glass should be considered half full. Before talking about the track, the Spaniard greeted the media with a quip.

"Do you like my new haircut? - he asked - basically light blue and pink are my daughters' favorite colors, so I did a mix and purple came out. If you are interested, I spent 100 euros (he jokes)."

Alvaro, what do you think of the new asphalt?
"This is the first time I've ridden with the new asphalt and the feelings have been positive. Some areas are damaged like turn 9. But come on, we try to do our best, aware that there is a clear line to follow. The fact is that when you resurfacing a track it takes a long time for the necessary conditions desired by the riders to be there."

What has changed from last weekend?
"I feel better than in Cremona and I feel less pain from a physical point of view. The feeling on the Ducati is also good because I have changed practically nothing."

Looking ahead to the race Toprak said you are the favorite.
"Today is only Friday and I haven't seen the other race paces yet. It was easy for me to keep this pace, but we are just at the beginning. So we will see what will be the evolution of the weekend considering that Bulega and Gerloff are fast. At the moment there is still no rider who is making a difference."

This year you have suffered in qualifying. Do you have any ideas?
"I will certainly have to do better because it only takes a few tenths to start behind. The problem is that I have more difficulty pushing hard in two laps instead of the full race distance."

Do you plan to ask for help from other riders for a possible tow?
"I have never asked for strategies and help from Ducati, because I have always done everything myself. Last year Rinaldi maybe tried to come out behind me, but it was not a problem. Obviously if you have a reference it's better, but I always thought about myself."

 

Translated by Julian Thomas

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