2024 MotoGP World Championship
Spherical Three – Pink Bull Grand Prix of The Americas
Circuit Of The Americas – Friday

Jorge Martin – P1

“For positive, I didn’t anticipate you to be this quick right now as a result of usually, it’s a monitor that I battle with.  I used to be actually easy attempting to, , to manage my bodily situation, the bodily facet, as a result of I wish to get some vitality for Sunday, so I wasn’t pushing on 100 per cent. After which, once I did this superb lap, so I used to be actually completely satisfied. You understand tomorrow will probably be a difficult day as a result of individuals are tremendous quick, and they’ll enhance from right now, so let’s attempt to enhance.”

Maverick Vinales – P2

“From Portimão we discovered an excellent setup and, above all, optimum stability between the entrance and rear tyre. I’m capable of be extraordinarily quick, the bike is secure, and I’m aggressive each with the tender and medium tyres. I’ve an unbelievable feeling with the RS-GP24. I actually like this monitor and it’s great to have the ability to experience so quick and aggressive.”

Marc Marquez – P3

“It went as anticipated, however perhaps not as others did. It’s by no means straightforward to experience on a monitor with a brand new bike however from the second run Frankie and I understood one another properly and we discovered a brand new, comfy set-up. My weekend began there. I knew the areas the place I’d have suffered and little by little we acquired nearer to these three-four sooner riders. Tomorrow we’ll perceive higher the place we’re at, the aim is a spot on the primary two rows: that is the place we’ll perceive what we’ll actually be able to this weekend.”

Francesco Bagnaia – P4

“It was a optimistic day and I’m completely satisfied, it was perhaps among the best Fridays shortly. I handle to get a very good feeling and we improved in every outing. We determined to observe a distinct technique in comparison with the others as we lapped extra with the medium tyre. It seems like a very good choice, despite the fact that the tender tyre appears manageable, however we’ll see tomorrow after which we’ll make a ultimate choice on what to make use of within the race. We are going to certainly should do a very good qualifying after which attempt to keep in direction of the entrance from the get-go within the dash race.”

Pedro Acosta – P5

“We’re in Q2 once more, on one of many trickiest tracks of the championship, so we’re very completely satisfied! It’s the first time that we’re coming right here on a MotoGP bike, all the pieces is new and completely different, so the duty was not straightforward. Nonetheless, between the morning and the afternoon, we made very nice steps, however we nonetheless have work to do forward of tomorrow’s Dash, as a result of we’re lacking some issues in some areas of the monitor.”

Aleix Espargaro – P6

“This isn’t one in all my favorite tracks, so I’m having bother discovering the correct feeling. Within the morning we struggled and forward of the PR we labored laborious to search out the correct setup. In any case, I’m glad with sixth place.I used to be stunned by the way in which Maverick is using. He’s actually easy by the corners. He’s the rider to beat.”

Enea Bastianini – P8

“I’m fairly proud of right now, particularly close to the race tempo, which noticed us within the high three. There’s one thing to enhance within the time assault and I really feel that is the world the place I battle extra. I need to say that within the final outing I had a tough time as a result of a rider forward of me – there was a number of visitors on the monitor. I hope I’ll be faster tomorrow and certainly it’ll be essential to begin close to the entrance. We’ll proceed to work, give our greatest, and to enhance step-by-step.”

Fabio Di Giannantonio – P9

“This morning we didn’t begin too robust, I didn’t have an awesome feeling with the entrance. Then within the afternoon, David, my crew chief, made a change that made me instantly achieve confidence, we managed to make an enormous step ahead and I can say that we’re on the correct path. Simply earlier than the second session I began to have a nasty headache, I didn’t really feel very properly, however as soon as on the monitor I achieved my aim. Q2 is at all times essential, beginning within the first two rows will probably be much more essential right here contemplating the primary nook the place something can occur.”

Marco Bezzecchi – P10

“A optimistic first day right here at COTA, I’m fairly completely satisfied. A pity for the yellow flag on the finish, I couldn’t full my second time assault, however I’m glad to be within the Prime Ten. The tempo is sweet and I’m optimistic for tomorrow. We now have labored rather a lot at residence, each from a technical and bodily viewpoint, and the suggestions is optimistic.”

Miguel Oliveira – P11

“Immediately was fairly good. I used to be actually near Q2 in P11. It’s at all times a irritating place to finish up on a Friday, however I assume that’s higher than additional behind. We couldn’t put the right lap collectively and there was somewhat margin to enhance the lap that I did. However I assume that’s the optimistic to take into tomorrow. We adjusted some minor issues on the bike and simply tried to experience and get used to a step we made this morning in FP1, which was actually optimistic. I began to really feel higher with the bike and truly began to attach and get used to it.”

Raul Fernandez – P12

“I got here again. I’m completely satisfied to say that I loved using right now, we labored very properly and I really feel comfy on the bike. The one draw back was that on the final time assault lap, I used to be three tenths sooner than earlier than and that tempo was quick sufficient to undergo to Q2 immediately, however one other rider went extensive and got here again to the best line with out checking, so I couldn’t enhance. The vital factor is that I’ve good tempo and that I’m additionally capable of do the time alone and I really feel actually good with the bike. I didn’t have this nice feeling for the reason that check in Qatar – I’m positively having fun with using and I’m quick once more.”

Alex Marquez – P13

“It wasn’t a simple day. We improved this afternoon but it surely wasn’t sufficient. I additionally made a mistake at flip one in a very powerful lap of the day and regardless of that we completed very near the highest ten and Q2. We battle within the course adjustments and beneath braking the bike strikes rather a lot… These are particulars, however we have to work on them.”

Augusto Fernandez – P15

“It has been the perfect Friday of the season to date for us, now we have been extra aggressive and nearer to the highest 10. We missed the Q2, however no less than we had been capable of battle for it right now as an alternative of being within the final positions, so it’s a robust level for us. I’m feeling higher, the bike and the group are working properly, so it’s only a matter of getting again my confidence now. Let’s attempt to make a step tomorrow and battle for Q2.”

Jack Miller – P16

“Completely satisfied to be again at COTA. Nonetheless, it wasn’t the Friday I meant on, however it’s what it’s. Caught a yellow flag at a nasty time however that’s not the one concern, struggling a bit within the final sector, we have to work on that for tomorrow. We now have an awesome package deal beneath us, simply must take extra from it.”

Fabio Quartararo – P17

“It was tougher than we anticipated. We tried many issues right now to attempt to discover extra turning in comparison with this morning, however we didn’t actually discover it. We anticipated the occasions to be somewhat bit higher and never this removed from the highest. However let’s see tomorrow. Hopefully we will discover small issues to enhance the sensation. The highest velocity is a optimistic level. We had been capable of play somewhat bit extra with the ability right now, particularly in gradual corners. We now have somewhat bit extra aero, however we have to enhance the turning. I really feel like we quickly will make the step that we wish.”

Alex Rins – P18

“We’re working fairly laborious. We began FP1 and it was bit tough to search out one of the simplest ways to be quick. I’m struggling on the change of course. This isn’t new, however this time I additionally discovered it fairly tough to cease the bike on laborious braking. However we’re working to discover a answer, for positive. Let’s see. Immediately was a very good day when it comes to laps and when it comes to attempting various things on the bike. So, proper now we have to analyse, and we have to choose the perfect package deal for the qualy and the Dash tomorrow.”

Johann Zarco – P19

“It’s been a troublesome day. Regardless of the bike working properly in some areas, we can not attain the specified stage. Particularly within the afternoon, we might see some enhancements, and we’ll concentrate on them. We lose our potential when turning the bike, so we’ll attempt to discover some options”.

Joan Mir – P20

“Immediately adopted an identical sample to what we noticed in Portimao, sadly. There are some areas we have to work on however it would take a while I feel. It’s vital that we all know what we have to do. The great level is that I feel on race tempo we could be stronger, my general place right now isn’t totally correct due to the crash. It was only a small one and I’m OK.”

Luca Marini – P21

“Once we put within the tender rear tyre we’re not capable of take the utmost profit from it so it’s important that we work to enhance this sooner or later. We now have some work to do tonight with the group as a result of the hole is large. With the medium tyre we’re nearer to everybody. It’s simply the third race so we’re nonetheless early within the undertaking, I do know we are going to maintain enhancing.”

Takaaki Nakagami – P22

“The monitor situations, together with the tarmac, have improved since final 12 months, which is a big benefit. Regardless of the challenges we confronted in sure corners of the monitor, we’re dedicated to understanding and rectifying these points to reinforce our efficiency. We acknowledge our potential and are decided to take a step ahead.”

Friday Report

Friday on the Bull Grand Prix of the Americas was a duel on the high, and the shootout for direct entry to Q2 went to the wire as lap information fell in MotoGP Observe.

Championship chief Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing) set a press release 2:01.397 to destroy the lap file by 0.495 and safe high honours by the tip of the day, however that was nonetheless solely sufficient to disclaim Maverick Viñales (Aprilia Racing) by lower than a tenth after a quick begin for the Aprilia Racing rider, who additionally topped FP1 forward of… Martin.

By the tip of play there was one other duel simply behind them too, with Marc Marquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP) leaping as much as third on his ultimate lap however simply 0.002 forward of reigning Champion Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Staff).

With 10 minutes to go, a good few large hitters regarded protected sufficient, however Bagnaia was a type of outdoors the highest 10. Because the #1 has usually managed earlier than although, with lower than two minutes on the clock he pulled out a 2:01.808, finally ending the session in fourth and oh so near Marquez forward.

In the meantime, Pedro Acosta (Pink Bull GASGAS Tech3) concluded a storming Friday with a late lunge into the highest 5, setting a quick lap seconds after Bagnaia to leap up the time-sheets. Aprilia Racing’s Aleix Espargaro additionally discovered robust tempo on the finish of Friday, crossing the road to finish Observe in sixth after a harder opening session.

Franco Morbidelli (Prima Pramac Racing) may also have direct entry to Q2 for the primary time for the reason that British Grand Prix in 2023, setting a surprising 2:02.103 regardless of beginning the season down on bike time after getting sidelined from pre-season testing. The Italian was forward of compatriot Enea Bastianini (Ducati Lenovo Staff), who nonetheless had spent many of the session inside the highest 5.

Rounding out the highest 10 on the finish of Friday had been the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Staff duo of Fabio Di Giannantonio and Marco Bezzecchi, who confirmed constant tempo all through the day.

A aggressive subject, together with Pink Bull KTM Manufacturing unit Racing riders Brad Binder and Jack Miller, the previous of whom is second within the Championship heading into COTA, now should battle for the highest two positions in Q1 on Saturday after they ended PR in P14 and P16, behind Trackhouse Racing’s Miguel Oliveira and Raul Fernandez and cut up by Alex Marquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP).

The six Japanese machines within the subject fill the ultimate six spots on the time-sheets, with the 4 Honda riders behind the 2 Yamahas.

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After a rollercoaster season to date, pre-season favorite Fermin Aldeguer (Beta Instruments SpeedUp) put in one other assertion Friday on the Pink Bull Grand Prix of the Americas as he seems for that elusive first win, and even podium, of the 12 months. Setting an unbelievable 2:08.359, he destroyed the lap file by 0.392. The Spaniard ended a incredible session forward of MT – Helmets MSI’s Sergio Garcia, who was 0.282 behind but in addition beneath the earlier lap file. Dennis Foggia put in an awesome day for the Italtrans Racing Staff in third, additionally spending many of the session inside the highest 5.

In fourth was Marcos Ramirez, ending the day as the highest OnlyFans American Racing Staff rider, with Jake Dixon (CFMOTO Asterius Aspar Staff) rounding out the highest 5 as he will get again in motion in Austin.

Barry Baltus (RW-Idrofoglia Racing GP), already a podium finisher this 12 months, ended Observe 1 in sixth forward of Celestino Vietti (Pink Bull KTM Ajo), with Alonso Lopez on the second Beta Instruments SpeedUp compelled to accept eighth.

Ai Ogura (MT – Helmets MSI) was in ninth because the chequered flag flew, forward of Fanatic Racing’s Aron Canet because the Championship chief additionally suffered a crash within the final three minutes.

Jeremy Alcoba (Yamaha VR46 Grasp Camp Staff) was 0.773 from the highest spot, forward of Filip Salač (Elf Marc VDS Racing Staff) and Bo Bendsneyder (Pertamina Mandalika GAS UP Staff).

Joe Roberts (OnlyFans American Racing Staff) was the ultimate rider who will provisionally head to Q2 on Saturday after making a mistake on his quickest lap.

Senna Agius managed to take half-a-second off his morning time however many of the different improved even additional which noticed the Australian rookie twenty sixth on the finish of day one.

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David Alonso (CFMOTO Valresa Aspar Staff) jumped to the highest spot on the finish of Friday, setting 14 laps in Observe 1 to hammer residence his efficiency from Free Observe after he’d additionally began the day quickest. The Colombian’s 2:15.173 within the afternoon noticed him edge out Pink Bull KTM Ajo’s Jose Antonio Rueda, with Angel Piqueras (Leopard Racing) slotting into third after having been handed match to experience.

It was a dramatic session, not least for the MT Helmets – MSI group, with Ryusei Yamanaka dropping the entrance at flip 11, gathering teammate Ivan Ortola within the first 20 minutes, riders okay. Tatchakorn Buasri (Honda Staff Asia) and Tatsuki Suzuki (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP) additionally crashed later within the afternoon, and the Thai rider may also must have a medical evaluate earlier than being allowed again out.

In the meantime, within the battle for the highest, Daniel Holgado (Pink Bull GASGAS Tech3)’s identify was lacking till late on. The Championship chief was outdoors the highest 14 with 10 minutes left on the clock however put in a sensational lap to put fourth by the tip of play, with Ortola additionally bouncing again after a tough Friday, ending Observe 1 in a outstanding fifth.

BOE Motorsports’ Joel Kelso jumped from seventeenth to sixth within the final three minutes.

Joel Kelso – P6

“Superior day getting across the Circuit of The Americas. Myself and the group made nice progress at a monitor I’ve beforehand struggled with. Total I’m proud of P6 for the day, tomorrow we are going to proceed to chip away at it and push for a very good place in qualifying.”

Countryman Jacob Roulstone (Pink Bull GASGAS Tech3) was high rookie in P7, forward of David Muñoz (BOE Motorsports) in eighth, after each riders additionally made contact at first of the session.

Jacob Roulstone – P7

“I’m fairly proud of our first day at COTA. We approached the primary session relaxed as we found the monitor. I actually, actually, like this monitor. It’s tremendous enjoyable, however extraordinarily difficult! Within the afternoon, we targeted extra on attempting to get the occasions down and a race feeling with the tyres. I imagine that now we have a good arrange, even when now we have to kind out which tyres we are going to use, however the tempo was superb. Good day!”

Taiyo Furusato ends a profitable Friday in ninth as he seems to search out extra Qatar type, forward of LEVELUP – MTA’s Stefano Nepa, who rounded out the highest 10. Matteo Bertelle (Rivacold Snipers Staff), Yamanaka, Scott Ogden (MLav Racing) and David Almansa (Rivacold Snipers Staff) spherical out the provisional Q2 spots.

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