This weekend stands the Grand Prix of Catalunya (Barcelona) on the plan, already the 7 race of the current season. As we was know Stefan so far non of happiness pursued. Last but not least the crash by Nicky Hayden at Mugello as the first time this year a weekend long about so ran as it should.
In the first free practice session, Stefan came only on the 16th place, but all Yamahas have to contend with the track. So are the semi-Yamaha factory rider by Tech3 only on 14 and 15, so just ahead of Stefan. Lorenzo is only 4 and Rossi 8 with more than 1.1 seconds behind the fastest Marquez.
It mean though that Barcelona a Yamaha track, but last year Marquez won and there were 3 Hondas in the top five. Stefan was the Honda Rider with fifth place.
Stefan was satisfied after FP1, he was able to build a good feeling with the bike already. He ran his fastest time with a front tyre, which was already no longer in perfect condition. Rear Stefan tried out both tires so hard and soft and it was good. Only for the race, the question will be, which better survived the racedistance. In the afternoon, some being rebuilt because Stefan would like to have a better “turning”. They also try still the hard 38 front tyre.
The weather forecast promises actually good conditions, possibly tomorrow afternoon, there might be a few drops. It should remain dry for the race Sunday.
