Fabio Di Giannantonio was the protagonist of a valuable sixth place in Saturday morning's Sprint. A certainly encouraging result for the Roman rider, right after a complicated period due to the bad shoulder injury.
For the Pertamina bearer, the glass is to be considered half full and he smiles for what he showed on track in Motegi.
"I think I had a very good race ," he said, " the pace was good. The GP24s are turning better and it is difficult to attack. However, I'm happy to be closer to the leaders, more natural in riding, using less painkillers. So I would say there are many positive aspects."
For Sunday, what should we expect?
"We'll see what will happen. We will have to figure out the choice of the rear considering that to turn like the GP24s we have to wear a lot more rubber, especially in the middle of the corner. We will try anyway and in the warmup we will try to make the best choice."
From Di Giannantonio the word then goes to Bezzecchi, author of the 10th position behind the Aprilia of Marco Bezzecchi.
"Unfortunately this weekend we are struggling more than usual, especially in qualifying - he commented - even in the Sprint I suffered and it is difficult. We are trying to find solutions, but I'm not good with both the bike and the riding. So we will try to change pace for tomorrow."
For Sunday, what conditions are you hoping for?
"I'm hoping for a wet race. It probably won't change anything or maybe I'll do worse, but I ask myself, why not try? The fact that it's not supposed to rain, consequently we'll have to settle in the dry."
Where do you suffer the most?
"I struggle almost everywhere, especially T1 and T4. I hope to put a patch on them, but I don't know if I will make it or not."
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