The world champion is there with the best because at the end of the first day of testing in Losail, Joan Mir and Suzuki finished third, less than three tenths of a second behind. An undoubtedly encouraging start for those looking to confirm what is certainly not an easy season.
“It was a great day,” began Joan. “Right from the start I tried to be quick to rediscover the sensations I left behind at the end of last season. Guintoli is already working towards 2022, as some components such as the engine cannot be found out in a few days. It takes a long time. It is precisely for this reason that an early start to work is essential. 2022 will definitely be important, but as we all know, this season comes first. “
Then he returned to the present.
“We have some testing here and I will continue working on the new frame tomorrow. Suzuki put a lot of effort into the winter and now it’s up to us to evaluate everything the team has brought here to Qatar. “
Undoubtedly, one of the issues to be resolved is the flying lap that Suzuki struggled in 2020.
“The flying lap time wasn’t bad, even if we have to consider that we have less grip than usual. Of course, we can better lower the stopwatches, but we’re still at it work on some aspects so that the bike can make the most of the new tire. At the moment our ideas are pretty clear and on the last day we will try a racing simulation. That wouldn’t make sense now because we don’t have the right set-up yet. “
In Losail I had the chance to get a few kinks out.
“I’m going to bed tonight because my fingers hurt. This is how it works with a MotoGPHe said with a smile. “Of course, I have to get used to getting back on the bike, even though I trained a lot with the cross in winter.”