Álex Márquez to start Argentina’s race from 15th
After his encouraging fifth place in yesterday’s practice, Álex Márquez was unable to capitalise fully on that positive start and he will start from 15th position on the grid.
In much cooler temperatures, and with grip vastly improved from a treacherously slippery surface yesterday, his best lap of 1’44.291 was just 0.2s away from the top 10.
Márquez has shown he has a fast and consistent race rhythm that should allow him to fight for the top six if he can make a good start to the 23-lap race.
Álex Márquez: 15th – 1’44.154
“We knew from last year that one area I had to improve was qualifying and we have not completely solved it. My rhythm is pretty strong and my feeling with the bike is good but the start in Moto2 is so important and it is difficult when you qualify in a low position. I’ve got to make a good start tomorrow and be more focused than in Qatar so I don’t make any mistakes. The first target is to see the chequered flag but I know I have the pace to make a good result. I’m only 0.2s off the third row, which is not much, but to give myself a better chance I have to improve qualifying.”
Source – Team Estrella Galicia