Another front row start for Terol at brandnew track

Even though the skies remained grey above the Motorland circuit and the temperatures low on the ground, the 125cc riders were able to enjoy two fully dry sessions today. The weather forecast is predicting even better conditions tomorrow for a race that sees Marc Márquez start from pole position. Bancaja Aspar rider Nico Terol is also on the front row alongside surprises packages Sandro Cortese and Efren Vázquez.

Whilst his best time of 1’59.970 was enough for third place on the grid his race pace throughout practice has been up amongst the best, with a consistent rhythm of low 2’00 laps, and the Spaniard is looking to mount another challenge for victory.

3rd Nico Terol 1.59.970 (15 laps): “I am very happy because we hadn’t tested at this circuit before and I have been able to ride at a good level today. The setting was good for the morning and the afternoon and I was able to ride hard. The engine wasn’t quite as good as usual this morning but we improved in the afternoon and the most positive aspect is that I did all my lap times on my own, despite the heavy traffic, so I think we’re ready for a good race. Marc set a great lap but we are satisfied and if we can take another little step in the morning warm-up we can be in the fight for the win tomorrow. It is difficult to make predictions at a new circuit – one rider could escape or it could be a group of four or five at the front. I will just fight as hard as I can to be there to the end.”

Source: Bancaja Aspar Team