MotoGP – Brno QP1 – Gibernau: "It will be a good battle"

Finally pole position. Celebrate Sete Gibernau, either for the first position in the qualifications (with an absolutely amazing time), or because on Monday and Tuesday he will get on the Honda RC211V “Evoluzione”. Less for a possible divorce with Gresini, due to the loss of Telefonica Movistar financing, but with a Ducati-Phillip Morris check which is difficult to say no to for the next two years. What is certain, the Gibernau seen after the tests is radiant, as perhaps only at the IRTA tests in Barcelona: was it the BMW that won there that made him happy today?…

“We did a good job and the pole position is the result of all this. The team was exceptional, as were Honda and Michelin, with whom we developed the tires ahead of the race. Tomorrow will be a difficult, hard-fought race, all the main protagonists will be in the positions that count, just as happened last year. As for me, I am prepared for any battle..."

Marco Melandri is also happy, fifth on the grid, with an official RCV waiting for him (that of Gibernau) for testing after the race...

“We worked hard to find the feeling with the rear end, which is what we were missing yesterday. I'm happy with this fifth position, even if I made two small mistakes that could have put me on the front row. The important thing is that we are in good shape for tomorrow..."

Alessio Piana