MISANO – Stronger than the pain in my right shoulder and ribs, I remember the bad accident with Alex Marquez last Sunday in Aragon, Bagnaia closes the first day of free practice in Misano ahead of everyone, setting a new track record for the Romagna track. The world champion precedes an inspired Marc Marquez of 185 thousandths, then the leader of the standings Martin with a delay of almost 3 tenths compared to the Piedmontese. Those three are the favorites of the weekend, behind them – and just one thousandth from Martinator – appears the other rider of the Pramac team, Morbidelli. Then Bastianini. Five Ducatis in front in 382 thousandths. Further away is the Ktm of Acosta, then Bezzecchi on the Rossa branded Vr46, the Aprilia of Vinales and the Yamaha of Quartararo, another Austrian bike, that of the Australian Miller. Five different brands among the top 10 that go directly to Q2 tomorrow morning: Honda is missing once again, which does not do better than Zarco’s 15th place. Forced to Q1 are the Italians Di Giannantonio (16th) and Marini (22nd).
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Pecco: “The pain is strong, I grit my teeth”
After suffering in the morning, Pecco came out forcefully at the end of the second afternoon session: on the flying lap he proved to be a cut above the others, but he still has to understand what his real performance in terms of race pace can be. His neck and collarbone still hurt a lot. “I was hoping to feel better. Let’s grit our teeth. This morning without it was really tough. In the afternoon a little better thanks to the painkillers, but every time I get a cold – stopping in the garage – it gets difficult: the pain in my side is also very strong when changing direction, I can’t put the right amount of strength into it and that’s the main problem”. Most dangerous opponents? “Marquez and Martin”.
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– 2024-09-06 18:11:52
