AUSTRALIAN GP: SEVENTH ROW START AT PHILLP ISLAND
Stefan Bradl wasn’t able to perform during this afternoon’s qualifying that strong likewise he was capable to do so during the recent Grand Prix.
21st spot on the grid for tomorrow’s Australian Grand Prix is somewhat of a bitter pill for the Aprilia factory rider. For unknown reasons Bradl and his crew couldn’t find a solution for the rear end issues so far this weekend. However, to abandoned is only a letter, how the affordable Bavarian rider used to say, so he will keep working tireless to find a solution in order to be more competitive for the 27 laps race distance at the demanding Phillip Island Circuit.
#6 Stefan BRADL (Aprilia Racing Team Gresini, Aprilia), Grid position 21st – 1´30.634 (6/8):
“This weekend has been more difficult thus far than we expected. We have made some more changes to the bike today, looking for a better feeling with the rear tyre, but without actually making much progress. So all we can do now is to keep analysing the data more precise in order to find a solution that allows me to be more competitive during the race tomorrow.”
Qualifying Classification:
1 Marc MARQUEZ / SPA / Repsol Honda Team / Honda / 1´28.364
2 Andrea IANNONE / ITA / Ducati Team / Ducati / 1´28.680 +0.316
3 Jorge LORENZO / SPA / Movistar Yamaha MotoGP / Yamaha / 1´28.680 +0.316
21 Stefan BRADL / GER / Aprilia Racing Team Gresini / Aprilia / 1´45.432 +2.270 (Q1)