Ducati is waiting for Silverstone and it won’t be an easy challenge for Bagnaia and Miller. After leaving the friendly Red Bull Ring circuit, the duo in red have to prove themselves on a circuit that only made Ducati smile once in 2017 when Dovizioso won.
After his absence from the calendar last year, anything could happen and Pecco in particular (who ranks second in the world championship) must be able to play his cards well on a track that Yamaha prefers on paper.
“In the last race at the Red Bull Ring in Austria we were very close to winning again and that confirms that we are working well.“, Bagnaia stated when she saw the glass half full. “We are now second in the championship and it is very important to remain consistent in order to get as close to the top of the table as possible. Silverstone is a less favorable track than the Zeltweg track for the characteristics of our bike, but if we focus on Friday’s free practice we can be competitive. As always, the weather will play an important role here in England, so we have to adapt to every type of track. “
Jack Miller: “I am determined to keep going”
After the two races in Austria, Miller is more distant in the overall standings. His first goal is to regain the competitiveness that he lost in the last Grand Prix.
“The last two races in Austria didn’t go quite as we’d hoped, so we arrive at Silverstone, determined to go ahead and get a good result.“Said the Australian driver. “At the last GP, which was held here in 2019, I was able to start from the front row and had the feeling that I could do well in the race, but unfortunately one problem didn’t allow me to. In England the weather is always uncertain, so you have to work hard from the first few sessions to be prepared for Sunday’s race under all circumstances. “