Second row start for Aleix Espargaro at Phillip Island

The Qualifying session of the Australian GP saw the NGM Forward Racing rider Aleix Espargaro finishing in 6th position. The rain, started to fall at the end of the Q1, made the Q2 even more complicated.

The Spaniard had to change quickly the set up of his Forward Yamaha to tackle the Q2. Aleix set an incredible 1.28.866 and tomorrow he will take the start from the second row alongside Smith and Pedrosa.

Strong and of a very good pace, Aleix Espargaro is confident that he can fight with the guys in front of him in the race.

Aleix Espargaro
“I’m very satisfied with this result as it was our target to start from the first rows. We have a strong pace and the feeling with the machine is really good so I aim at fighting with the top guys. When it started to rain at the end of the Q1 we had to change the set up quickly. I want to thank the team for the incredible job. I look forward to the race. I think we can get a good result on this track”.

Source: NGM Forward Racing