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October 10 from 2020 – 15: 39
The Portuguese had problems on both bikes during the fourth free practice session
Portuguese rider Miguel Oliveira (KTM) believes he can make “a good result” in the MotoGP French Grand Prix, the ninth race of the season, despite qualifying this Saturday in 12th position.
“It was not the desired qualification. After the engine problem I had in the fourth free practice, I had to stop and start again with a new tire in front. On the first lap, the tire was still cold and I fell. I managed to regain my power. motorcycle and take to the pits, because it was the only motorcycle he had available to qualify, “the Almada rider began by explaining, in statements released by his press office. Oliveira explained that he had to” regain confidence “in the test session. qualifying, having managed to “walk faster than in the morning”, but not “enough to recover on the timesheet”.
The French team Tech3 driver managed to improve 440 thousandths with respect to the time invested in the third free practice session, which earned him the second place of the session and a direct pass to Q2.
“I’m going to start fourth row again. It will be a tough race, a bit of survival. Things will be difficult for everyone, but I think that tomorrow (Sunday) I can do a good result,” stressed Miguel Oliveira.
The strategy is to “stay safe in the first laps”, and then impose your rhythm.
“I think it’s a good race pace. I have to keep my thinking positive,” concluded the Portuguese rider.
By Lusa
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