MotoGP, Alex Rins: We have something new for Mugello that I can’t reveal. “

Alex Rins arrived in Mugello after three consecutive zeros. Definitely not the best way to tackle a demanding Grand Prix like the Italian one. But the Spaniard is in a good mood, as he finished the race after a great sprint two years ago here in Mugello just one step away from the podium.

Your race at this track went very well two years ago, but the Ducatis have made some progress in terms of speed since then. Do you think you can keep up with Suzuki? Do you already have a strategy?
“Yes, I am very confident. We have analyzed the Le Mans data and are already making decisions to cope with the Mugello track in the best possible way. In fact, that question is the question everyone keeps asking themselves with the Ducati’s new Holeshot device and its speed. In 2019 we were at a disadvantage on the straight but made a few changes that should take us a step further. We don’t have the same device yet, but we’ve been working on something else that I can’t talk about right now.

What’s the plan for this race weekend. Do you just focus on the race or are you looking for a good qualification first? There’s even a slim chance you’ll race in the rain. Would you prefer that?
“I would prefer to race when it is dry. I feel better and can push the bike to the limit without several test laps at high speeds that cannot be achieved in the wet. In general, I’m good in the wet too, but strangely enough we had a lot of problems at Le Mans last week. In the next few days, the plan should be concentrated and the set-up optimized in order to achieve a good starting position. An immediate goal in Q2 would be ideal, but it won’t be easy with the Ducatis. Nevertheless, I am optimistic. “

You don’t want to tell us exactly what you’re working on. Can you at least tell us if it’s something completely new? Have you tested it yet?
It’s something completely new. We haven’t tested it yet, but the Japanese say it should give us an advantage. So we just have to do a few tests and see the results. “