Factory KTM Rider Pedro Acosta It is said that KTM has represented a “big step” Austrian GP later this week and finally addressed the diversion of the bike.
Only behind the championship leader, the second is the second fastest in ACOSTA exercise in the red bull ring Mark marks,
“KTM’s work has paid, you know,” Spaniard said. “They were doing a lot of work in summer to bring me something interesting, as I was asking for this aero since Aragon (in June). It took it time to arrive, but when it came, we (not sure whether it would be an improvement or not).
“But we really took a big step in the field that we needed was the twist. And I am happy about it.”
The performance of KTM machines in the third area of the market’s home circuit depicted the improvement. In the most flowing part of the track, three KTM bikes filled the top five in practice Ineni Bastianini (TECH3) led the route with factory rider Brad Binder Third and Acosta fifth.
Overall, the binder was the 10th fastest, an automatic Q2 spot booking as his gentle return, with Bastianini disappearing in 11th.
ACOSTA explained that the bend aspect addressed what was a constant weakness in the package – and would be not only in terms of speed but also tire management.
“Since KTM arrived in Motoogi, turning was not their strong point. We are super strong in braking, we have a really good engine, traction was not bad at all, but (often we destroyed) tires because we were not able to turn and forced us to back.
“Now you don’t really need to force the rear tires, you just need to try to flow a little more. And you really need to force the bike until the moment you () you () will lose both tires at the same time.”
When asked about the stability control system, he criticized a day earlier, Acosta said he did not use it.
“Whatever you bring is to go fast … If it makes us fast, we put it. But I have tried it (some time) and I really don’t see any benefit.”
Factory Ducati Rider Francesco Bagania also said that he had chosen against using the system on Friday when it also came for criticism of two -time world champion KC Stoner.
In other KTM news, TECH3 Rider Maaveric vinelas Austrian GP is suspected to the rest of the weekend.
Spaniered, who is returning from a shoulder injury to the German Grand Prix last month, did not complete a normal quota of laps on Friday and decided to park his RC 16 early.
“The shoulder was not so bad this morning,” he said. “But in the afternoon it became slightly more rigid with low mobility, and was mainly difficult for me to stay inside the bike mainly against the wind. So we decided to stop and see how I am fine for tomorrow.
“At the moment, listening to the body, on the shoulder, and listening to the right steps is really important. We will see how I feel when waking up tomorrow morning, and decide for the day.”
The VR46 Rider Franco Morbideli, who is also returning to action after a SachsenRing accident, reported some fitness issues and booked a Q2 slot with the seventh in practice. He will normally proceed with weekends.
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