Two weeks ago he broke his right metatarsus. Today he got back on his bike and finished free practice a twelfth time, only two tenths behind the top ten. Not a bad start for Alex Markz, who was full of energy on his Honda Friday in Losail.
For the LCR standard bearer, his glass can only be half full despite his current exclusion from direct access to the Q2.
“I arrived this weekend after a serious accident,” he began. “I had problems in the morning, while the sensations were much better in the afternoon. In fact, I had the right confidence on the bike and I’m happy with everything. “
In Qatar, Alex had to give up his crew boss Christophe Bourguignon, who was quarantined in the hotel, because of an invalid swab.
“I hope he’ll come back soon, even if we’re in contact via Skype. I have to say I was nervous this morning. I wanted everything to be under control in the garage since he wasn’t there. In the end it didn’t go bad. I’m not in Q2, but it was still a positive day and the results are encouraging. “
Alex is currently in the top ten.
“During the tests, I didn’t try to determine the time on the flying lap. I also think the team did a good job. In fact, I’m surprised to be in twelfth place. Obviously there is still a lot that can be improved. Tomorrow we will pick up where we left off. Today all drivers got the maximum out of FP2, because tomorrow it will be difficult to improve in FP3. “
The Spaniard thinks of Saturday.
“As I said, the result is positive. I tried to be careful this morning, especially during FP1 where the conditions are different from the race. I used the day to do my best and understand the mistakes that were made. In FP4 I will work on the pace and the choice of tires in the hope of making the right choice. “