Still work to do for Espargaro after first session

An above average temperature today has accompanied the first free practice of the eni Grand Prix of Germany that will take place Sunday on Sachsenring’s circuit. The thermometer has exceeded 36 degrees, unusual temperature for the German climate. Pramac Racing Team riders, Mika Kallio and Aleix Espargarò, have a good start to approach the race weekend, finishing in eleventh and in twelfth position respectively with less than a second gap behind the first position rider, Dani Pedrosa. Thanks to the technical and to the information given by the riders there were made some improvements on the bike. This had allowed both riders to reduce their lap times and reduce the gap from the fastest riders. Good feeling for the tomorrow’s qualifying where both riders will aim to gain a prominent place on the starting grid of the eni German Grand Prix.

Fabiano Sterlacchini – Technical Director
“During the free practice we have worked to solve some problems encountered during the last race in Barcelona. In particular on Aleix bike we have identified some changes to allow him to have more grip on the front wheel. Too bad he had failed to take advantage in his final exit from the pits. We’re still very happy with the pace that he had today, he had turned almost constantly under 1’23. The distance from the first riders gives me good hope for the second free practice and for tomorrow’s qualifying session where we will push to allow both riders to gain a good position.”

Aleix Espargarò – Pramac Racing Team – 12th best time in 1’23 .430
“Unfortunately I was unable to repeat the good results of the last Grand Prix, where during the first free practice I was always very fast. As in Barcelona we had a little grip problem on the front wheel, but thanks to my engineers we have identified some changes to the settings of the bike to make it more stable. The gap from the others is still very small and this gives me good feeling for tomorrow’s qualifying session.”

Source: Pramac Racing