MotoGP | GP Barcelona Qualifying: Luca Marini, “I can say I'm satisfied, having removed the starting position”

Ducati Sky VR46 Avintia GP Barcelona MotoGP 2021 – Luca Marini finished qualifying for the Catalan Grand Prix, seventh stage of the 2021 MotoGP, in 19th position.

Forced into Q1 after free practice in the morning and struggling with the lack of grip on the Catalan track, the Sky VR46 Avintia driver closed with a best lap time of 1.39.942, seven tenths of a second behind entering the second session. qualification. Riding his Ducati, he will start from the seventh row of the grid.

Statements Luca Marini Catalunya GP Barcelona Ducati Sky VR46 Avintia Qualifying

“Actually, taking away the starting position on the grid, I have to say that I'm happy to have done two races in two consecutive weekends: this helped me to take the bike to the limit, to be able to work well with the tires and I had fun on the track. Today's times aren't great, but it's what I can do at the moment. I drove well, I didn't make any mistakes, but I had no grip at the rear, especially on the right, something that had never happened in the previous sessions. Overall I can say I am satisfied with the level of riding we are reaching and with the work with the whole team.”