Red Bull Rookies Cup
A super positive weekend in which I have learned a lot and we are 3rd in the championship
Hello everyone,
This has been the first racing weekend at the Jerez circuit.
We started on Thursday doing the track walk and a few briefings.
On Friday we already had the first Free Practice sessions in which I felt very comfortable with the bike and was able to ride at a good pace. In Qualifying I did not manage to achieve the result I expected but I was happy.
On Saturday in the first race, the track had some wet areas and it was difficult to ride fast, it was in a very large group with a lot of overtaking until the end.
I finished in second position from starting in P10.
In the second race, I had a very good feeling with the bike, but from the first laps I didn't feel much grip, and on lap 6 the grip of the rear tyre dropped a lot.
Every lap it became more difficult for me to keep up with the group in front and I felt that if I continued pulling so hard I would fall to the ground, and I decided to slow down and finish the race as best I could.
I have realised that I have to improve my tyre management. Apart from that, a super positive weekend in which I have learned a lot and we are 3rd in the championship and with a second place in my first race that tastes like a victory.
Looking forward to being at Le Mans, see you soon.
Valentin #73