Americas GP - Free Practice 1 & 2

2014-04-11 17:42
AirAsia Caterham Moto Racing made a great start to the second round of the Moto2 Championship as Johann Zarco dominated in FP1 and FP2.

Determined to put the misfortunes of Qatar behind them both riders headed out onto the impressive Circuit of The Americas with a renewed confidence and high hopes for the weekend ahead.

Johann Zarco showed his pace right from the start, continually improving throughout and topping the timesheets in both sessions with a lap time of 2:10.839, just 0.262s off last year’s pole-position time.
Meanwhile American and Moto2 rookie Josh Herrin struggled with bike set-up and was unable to improve on his time of 2:14.361 around the 5.513 km circuit.

Johann Zarco: “It’s been a good first day. I’m really happy to be in first position after the crash in Qatar where we left with no points.

“In free practice one we finished with the fastest lap time which was good, so I just tried to keep relaxed for the next session. The team made some small adjustments to the bike and in FP2 we were able to try different tyres and continue to improve. It was quite hot, so not so easy but I really like the track and I have to be happy and just continue to concentrate on my riding style.

“It’s a long track with 20 corners, so if I can be comfortable everywhere this will help me for the race. The aim is to be prepared and to be consistent and this is the target for tomorrow.”

Josh Herrin: “I struggled in both sessions today and I’m disappointed in myself because I’m not further up front at my home race.

“In FP2 we made some adjustments which unfortunately didn’t work but and I’m glad that we did it as we were able to find out what worked and what didn’t.

“I feel now that I’m more comfortable with the track so tomorrow I just need to focus and work hard to improve my times.”

Source: Caterham Moto Racing Team

Click here to visit our forums to discuss this story