MotoGP, Rins: Suzuki as fast as in Vinales’ time? This is the way

One of the revelations of the Buriram test turned out to be Alex Rins. The Spaniard finished the day right behind Marquez and less than four-tenths from the front, further demonstrating his progress on board the Suzuki. He looks confident.

“I’m very excited because times show that our work is paying off. Here in Thailand we were able to test all of the material, including the new fairing, which gave me a great impression. “

Rins talks more about aerodynamics.

“With the longer fairing, I have to say that I feel more competitive on this track, on the Suzuki was more effective in terms of acceleration. Now we’ll see how things go in Qatar. “

Alex continues on his way in Sepang.

“The bike is practically identical to the one used in Malaysia two weeks ago. The engine and frame are the same. Last season my many injuries slowed me down, There was no continuity. Now I am able to be consistent, maybe I have to work more without racing paceBut in terms of braking, I think we’ve made a big step forward. “

Many dream of seeing the Japanese bicycle as quickly as it did in Vinales’ time.

I think we are on the right track, the bike has grown and we all really want to get results. Our goal is to fight for the podium as we have more experience now”.

On the other side of the garage, Andrea Iannone has to catch up and closes again for more than a second.

“I am not 100% satisfied with this test – comments The Maniac – although there has been a gradual improvement. As we saw the day before, I unfortunately have problems with fresh tires on the flying lap, while I’m more competitive in terms of pace with used tires”.

Andrea tries to stay optimistic.

“I see things more clearly now. I am saying this in relation to the path we need to take to develop the bicycle. We will work in this direction from the Qatar test and try to be faster in one lap. ”

Finally, the Suzuki driver sums up his three days by giving himself a grade.

“Personally, I think it’s positive. I would give myself a -1 for the flying lap, I have to understand why I’m struggling so much. As for the pace, I would go with a 7. I’m more confident even though we’re not ready to win yet. “