Tech3 workforce boss Herve Poncharal admits that on the finish of apply on the MotoGp Hungarian Ligue Rampuri, “we did not anticipate” to bag the Q2 direct spot.
The KTM check rider is working for Maverick Vinares this weekend at Balaton Park. The tenth Grand Prix winner continues to get well from a sustained shoulder harm on the German Grand Prix.
Pol Espargaro was already buried in Vinales on the Czech Grand Prix earlier than summer season trip this yr, ending ninth in each races.
Espargaro was anticipated to be sturdy at Balaton Park’s FP1, which was examined on the RC16 circuit in June.
Actually he was second this morning, however did that lap with contemporary medium rear tires.
Nonetheless, within the afternoon session, Espargaro maintained his sturdy type, securing a direct Q2 qualifying spot within the eighth, and even setting the quickest third sector cut up.
“He took some exams right here so I knew he can be sooner on Friday morning, however I did not anticipate him to be that quick,” mentioned Herve Poncharal, the boss of the Tech3 workforce.
“Even so, I’ve to inform you, he was testing a number of issues.
“Because of this he fell a bit at the start of the afternoon session.
“However he reveals velocity. He was already actually, actually quick with us within the Czech Republic.
“And we’re actually proud. Pol, an almost retired rider with direct Q2 entry, and Energe (Bastianini) additionally enjoys it, having fun with the observe and the RC16 on that observe.
“So we’re a contented workforce tonight.”
Espargaro’s teammates over the weekend had been Enea Bastianini, who continued his sturdy type within the second half of Hungary, ending fifth on the finish of apply.
