#RiminiWorldSBK: STEFAN BRADL FEELS WELL PREPARED FOR THE RIMINI ROUND
The 27-year-old German and his Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team are looking forward with confidence to this weekend’s round seven at the Italian Misano circuit.
On the occasion of a two-day test two weeks ago, Stefan Bradl was able to familiarize himself aboard his Honda Superbike with Misano World Circuit. In addition, this test also proved out valuable findings which will ease the start into the weekend on Friday as very similar conditions are to be expect. In 2011, Bradl started the Moto2™ race from pole position and finished second.
Bradl and his team are still mourning the loss of Nicky Hayden, so he is again the sole rider to represent the Dutch based outfit this weekend.
The current calendar of the FIM Superbike World Championship includes 13 events, each with one race on Saturday and Sunday. The race bikes are based on production Superbikes. All races of the series will be broadcasted live by Austrian channel ServusTV. The coverage is to be received in Free-TV in Central Europe’s entire German speaking area.
#6 Stefan BRADL (Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team, Honda CBR1000RR SP2):
“The signs for a better race weekend here in Misano are good. Our test two weeks ago actually should help to move further forwards. During this test, we were able to do many laps and try many things thanks to the good conditions. We have collected a lot of information that will be valuable for the remaining season. Mainly we were working on the throttle connection and the rideability of the engine, as well as the team brought a new tank. With this, my seating position on the bike is more comfortable now. Unfortunately, there was not enough time to work more with a new swingarm.”
“Misano is a circuit that I really like. There is a good mix of fast corners and slow sections. Due to our positive test, I hope that we will be able to take a direction on Friday morning already that will allow us to make further progress. This last month has taken its toll on all of us, but we will do our best to stay focussed and do a good job this weekend.”
Misano World Circuit – Circuit facts:
Länge: 4.226 Meter
Kurven: 16 (6 Links / 10 Rechts)
Website: www.misanocircuit.com
WorldSBK Beste Superpole: 1´34.037 (2016)
WorldSBK Rundenrekord: 1´34.720 (2015)
Time Schedule (CET):
Freitag, 16. Juni: 09:45 – 10:45 FP1
Freitag, 16. Juni: 14:30 – 15:30 FP2
Samstag, 17. Juni: 08:45 – 09:10 FP3
Samstag, 17. Juni: 10:30 – 10:45 SP1
Samstag, 17. Juni: 10:55 – 11:10 SP2
Samstag, 17. Juni: 13:00 Rennen 1 (21 Runden – 88,746 km)
Sonntag, 18. Juni: 09:30 – 09:45 Warm Up
Sonntag, 18. Juni: 13:00 Rennen 2 (21 Runden – 88,746 km)
WorldSBK Standings:
1 Jonathan REA / GBR / Kawasaki / 260
2 Tom SYKES / GBR / Kawasaki / 205
3 Chaz DAVIES / GBR / Ducati / 185
4 Marco MELANDRI / ITA / Ducati / 137
5 Alex LOWES / GBR / Yamaha / 121
6 Michael van der MARK / NED / Yamaha / 102
7 Xavi FORES / SPA / Ducati / 99
8 Leon CAMIER / GBR / MV Agusta / 84
9 Jordi TORRES / SPA / BMW / 72
10 Eugene LAVERTY / IRL / Aprilia / 58
11 Román RAMOS / SPA / Kawasaki / 57
12 #6 Stefan BRADL / GER / Honda / 48
13 Leandro MERCADO / ARG / Aprilia / 43
14 Nicky HAYDEN / USA / Honda / 40
15 Lorenzo SAVADORI / ITA / Aprilia / 32