250 cc – QP2 Rio, Elias on the front row, Rolfo having trouble with the engine

Toni Elías will once again start from the front row thanks to the second best time obtained today in the last qualifying valid for the race in Rio de Janeiro, while Roberto Rolfo proved to be very satisfied with the progress made in the behavior of the bike, but still has some work to do to improve the performance of your Honda's engine.

Toni Elias (2nd)

"Being second is a good result, but it shouldn't make us feel comfortable because the differences are tiny and there are many fast riders who will make the race even more difficult than it already will be due to the heat."
“We lapped a lot with race tires and this is a very important fact because the temperature of the asphalt will be a determining factor and therefore the choice of tires will be fundamental in order to maintain a pace that allows us to stay in front. We are all very close and we will have to be careful."
“Second place is a good result, but I would have liked to do even better. You should never be completely satisfied with your results and you should always try to achieve something more..., but all in all I can't complain."

Roberto Rolfo (8th)

“I'm satisfied with these tests and the improvements we've achieved on the chassis and suspension, especially with regards to the front, but I can't say the same about the engine”.
“The feeling is much better now and I finally have a good driving sensation, but there are still some problems with the engine that we can't resolve”.
“I lack acceleration and top speed, I don't know if it depends on my weight and height or what else, but the engine needs to improve and we need to understand what the problem is in order to solve it as soon as possible”.
“The race doesn't worry me too much. I like to fight against adversity and also run when it's very hot, and tomorrow the heat will be the protagonist. The important thing will be to get a good start and give your all to stay as far ahead as possible."

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