Marco Bezzecchi P9 after the practices at the Thai GP

The rider of the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team signs the direct access to tomorrow Q2. Fabio Di Giannantonio 16th

Buriram (Thailand), October 25th 2024 - Marco Bezzecchi hits the target of the day for the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team by gaining the direct access to Q2 (tomorrow 11.15 am local time) at Thai GP host this week at Buriram. Forced into Q1 Fabio Di Giannantonio, 16th at the end of the afternoon session.

Immediately at ease on the Ducati Desmosedici GP, with the best overall lap time in FP1 (1.30.492), Marco keeps the pace with the strongest guys also in the second session. In a very tight classification, with 17 riders in a gap of one second, he signs a good 1.29.620.

Three tenths of a gap from the Top10 for Fabio with a lap time of 1.29.999. Despite the good feelings, he will be forced to the Q1 barrier (10.50 am local time) in view of tomorrow Sprint (03.00 pm local time).

Flickr

Marco Bezzechi - 72

Overall I would say a good day, as always the goal for Friday is the direct to Q2. This morning I started strong, then in the afternoon, when I put the softest compound option at the rear, I have struggled more. In these conditions I’m not perfect in terms of entry with the brakes, the first part of acceleration and the bike does not turn. Here, like in Mandalika, we have the hard on the front, perfect for braking, but then with the understeer it does not help me. The balance remains positive, we are competitive and we return to the data for the Sprint.

Fabio Di Giannantonio - 49

Physically it is really tough here! I did not expect to struggle so much, but with so many right-hand turns I am suffering. I cannot stay on the bike as I want, in terms of position I mean and I cannot brake hard and being competitive. A shame, because in Australia I felt good, instead here we have taken a step back, we are far from the strongest guys. In any case, we don't give up, we are not effective in terms of riding, but we continue to work for a good race.