Bezzecchi and Di Giannatonio close to the Q2 at Assen
#DutchGP- 28th June 2024

The riders of the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team are close to the Top10, respectively in P12 and P13

Assen (Netherlands), June 28th 2024 - End of session with several yellow flags and Day1 at the Dutch GP with Marco Bezzecchi and Fabio Di Giannantonio respectively in P12 and P13 at the end of the free practices. The riders of the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team are just two tenths to the Top10 and the direct access to tomorrow's Q2 (11.15 am local time - Q1 at 10.50 am local time).

Closer to the group of the fastest guys and capable of a good step between the sessions, Marco stops the clock at 1'32.168 time which means eight tenths of a second from the leader of the day (Bagnaia, 1'31.340).

In his slip stream with a gap of only five thousandths Fabio (1'32.173) also forced to the cut of the Q1 tomorrow but with good sensations riding his Ducati (P1 in FP1).

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Marco Bezzecchi - 72

I almost made it to the Top10, but I'm struggling. I have the same problems as in previous races, especially on the time attack with new tires. On the pace, it's better, but it will be difficult to get into Q2, a really tough Q1 awaits us. Let's check the data, let's try to make a step forward, even in terms of riding. On this type of track, a change in the riding style can make a big difference.

Fabio Di Giannantonio - 49

Not a great day, the feeling is good but I missed the access to the Q2. We were very fast with used tires, but with new tires I struggle more. Also, just when I put the tires on for the flying lap, I had some problems with the bike1, which I preferred, and I had to go out on the track with the bike2. A real shame, not everything worked out well. Even on my best lap, I had a great partial, I made a mistake at turn 12 and I lost the lap time. Let's go back to the data and prepare ourselves as best as possible for tomorrow's Q1, it will be very tight.