The Murcian Pedro Acosta, the moto3 world champion in 2021, was the reference in the private Moto2 test in Jerez, leading according to the record on the second and last day of the two days of practice and leading the Spanish triplet with Arón Canet and Alonso Lopez.
“I enjoyed this two-day test, after almost four months of winter break. I wanted to get back on the bike and I think I made a big step forward. We tried a lot of things. It’s important to improve some aspect about last year and we made a great step forward. The test in Portimao will be good for us and it is important to continue on the same path. The team worked well and we have a clear idea for the next test” , Acosta explained that he will start as a good candidate for the Moto2 title in his second campaign in the intermediate category.
Acosta, today, set the best time of 1:41.309 after the 52 laps he gave on the track of Jerez, while the second place Arón Canet recognized the time of 1:41.575; and third was Aonso López, also with 1:41.575. The Murcian improved his first-day time by two tenths and rolled below the best official lap on this track set by British Sam Lowes in 2021 with 1.41.313.
The fourth best time was achieved by Italian Tony Arbolino with 1:41.732, followed by British Sam Lowes, fifth with 1:41.851, and Acosta’s Red Bull KTM Ajo team-mate sixth Albert Arenas with 1:41.852. Lukas Tulovic was seventh with 1.42.078, followed by Joe Robert (1.42.174), Barry Baltus (1.42.190) and Manuel González (1.42.307.) closing out the top ten. Rookie Izan Guevara, current Moto3 world champion, completed 100 laps with a best time of 1.43.586.
“We are about to start the season. After two days of testing in Jerez, I think we are on the right track. We will continue to work to get comfortable on the bike and once we have that base, we will look to go for the good times. Physicality in Moto2 is very important and, if you are not comfortable on the bike, the physical effort is greater. We will continue to work in Portugal and we hope to progress in riding and motorcycles”, explained the Spaniard.
Some tests in Jerez served the pilots to have first contact with the developed Triumph engine that gives the category. A propeller, which offers 400 revolutions more than the previous one and improves the midrange response. Yesterday eight pilots rode it, while today the use is standardized for all pilots.
Source: La Verdad
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