Stefan Bradl fastest Open bike in Austin
It was a good start with a positive eighth place and the head of the Open category, for Stefan Bradl and the team Athinà Forward Racing at the Grand Prix of the Americas in Austin, Texas.
After an unusual first free practice session with rain and red flag – exposed for ten minutes due to an invasion of the track by a dog – in the afternoon the German rider posted a personal best of 2.05.990, which earned him the top of Open category and eighth place overall. Bradl is confident for the qualifying and his goal is the pole position of the Open class.
“I’m really happy with this result. We did a great job with the team and we closed at the top of the Open category in the Top10. This morning we struggled in wet conditions, but in the afternoon the track was dry and I was able to find the right confidence with the bike. I’m confident for tomorrow: the weather forecast says that it will rain, but we are ready to get on track also in these conditions to be competitive”.