Portimao Test is over for Moto2 & Moto3

2023 Moto2 & Moto3 Portimao Test

Pedro Acosta was the one who beat his Red Bull KTM Ajo machine when the Portimao Test ended, Rookie of the Year 2022 was far behind the fastest on the aggregate timesheet.

Both he and close challenger Fermin Aldeguer (CAG Speed ​​Up) made it to the 1:41 lap, Acosta with a fastest time of 1:41,907, and Aldeguer just 0.072 short. Third place went to Aron Canet (Pons Wegow Los40) with a score of 1: 42,091, the third driver under the old lap record, just unfinished at 1:41.

It has remained close ever since, with Somkiat Chantra flying the flag for Idemitsu Honda Team Asia in fourth place, and the team having a rider as they await the return of 2022 challenger Ai Ogura from injury.

Sam Lowes (Elf Marc VDS Team), who has been in form at Portimao, is fifth and just 0.006 behind Chantra, with Lowes’ teammate Tony Arbolino just down another 0.009 in a tight group.

Bo Bendsneyder (Pertamina Mandalika SAG Team) and Barry Baltus (Fieten Olie Racing GP) are notable in seventh and eighth places, ahead of Jake Dixon (Inde GASGAS Aspar Team) and Albert Arenas (Red Bull KTM Ajo).

The fastest rookie is Sergio Garcia (Pons Wegow Los40) in P17.

Some of the more experienced drivers who will be much more sought after at the Grand Prix weekend are Alonso Lopez (CAG Speed ​​Up) in P15 and Joe Roberts (Italtrans Team) in P19. The full final session and combined timesheet can be found below!

Jake Dixon – P9

“The beginning of the tests did not go as we expected. I don’t have a good feeling with the bike and it feels different from last year. Gradually we got closer to what we were looking for and we ended up with some very good days in Portimao. We’re growing, I’m getting more confident after the lap and I think we can still grow.”

Filip Salak – P11

“It was a positive experiment, improving every outing with different settings on the bike. I think we’re ready for the race. Today we tried a simulation race, we did the fast laps and I can improve the riding alone: ​​that means we did very well. I apologize to the team for the little bump I had this morning but all tests went perfectly: I can’t wait to get into the race!”

Manuel Gonzalez – P12

“I finished this test with a lot of confidence, because the timing of the laps was very easy. I have a good speed. Of course, we need to find more speed to establish even better lap times, but that’s something we’ll be working on throughout the race weekend. For now, the work we have done is perfect. We tried a lot of things with brakes, suspension and other things. I’m really happy with the way it went. We tried this bike with the setup we used last time with the old bike and it is very different from this new bike. I am more confident and faster, so see you at Portimao GP. I hope to fight for the podium.

Jeremy Alcoba – P16

“These three days were pretty tough for us, we worked really hard, but in the end on the second day of the 3rd session we found a good setup where I could ride fast. and with less difficulty. I am satisfied with the work we have done, I did a lot of laps by myself to see where I could improve and we finished at the end of the test with a good setup for the first race of the year, next week.”

Kohta Nozane – P27

“I was able to make progress in session 2 today, but I had a small problem in session 3, so I’m still trying to understand it. But overall, it was a very good five-day test, if you include Jerez’s Own Test.”

Izan Guevara – P28

“The transition to this genre was not easy. Every time we go out on the track we improve our lap times, but these days other racers break records and that’s why it’s normal for us to go a little too far. . The championship is still very long, there are 21 races that I will try to learn and enjoy to keep improving.”

Moto2 combined exam results

Moto3

Riccardo Rossi (SIC58 Squadra Corse) started the Moto3 season with the lead, with the Italian passing Portimao on a scorching lap following the old lap record at the Official Test.

The driver in the chase is said to have surpassed the 54-plus veteran driver’s impressive record, however, with rookie Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) backing just 0.051 seconds as he backed up. into the track – and with a lap also lower than the previous record.

If he’s not already something to watch, when it comes to being the first rider to win both the JuniorGP and the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup in the same year, he most certainly is now.

Third place in the overall timesheet goes to David Muñoz (BOE Motorsports), the impressive 2022 rookie who started his second season in high form, with two veterans breaking into the top five: Ayumu Sasaki (Liqui Moly) Husqvarna Intact GP) and Romano Fenati (Rivacold Snipers Team). The full combined timesheets can be found below.

Some notable positions include the rookie trio from 10th to 12th with David Alonso (Autosolar GASGAS Aspar Team), Syarifuddin Azman (MT Helmet – MSI) and Collin Veijer (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP) all Impress.

Aussie Joel Kelso finished the test in a respectable 13th place, after kicking off the weekend by topping FP1 in the rain and finishing in the top 10 in previous FP sessions.

Deniz Öncü (Red Bull KTM Ajo) in P15 and Jaume Masia (Leopard Racing) in P19 are two veterans who will be more sought after after the Grand Prix takes place.

Daniel Holgado – P6

“We finished the final test of pre-season and I think we’ve done a great job over the past three days with my new team. Every day we are strong and we improve day by day, I feel strong on the bike and I am confident for the new season. I can’t wait to go racing… so see you in a week!”

David Alonso – P10

“In our three days in Portimao, we had time for everything. We came from Jerez in a good mood and we confirmed it here, getting close to the top 10. We improved in all sessions and we had good pace. Not only am I satisfied with the lap time, I am also happy that I feel more comfortable riding the bike. I think I’ve taken a step forward in solo riding and that’s very important for races. We will continue to work at our pace and use used tires, but I definitely think we are ready for the first race.”

Filippo Farioli – P16

“We worked a lot in the last three days at Portimao: we tried many things, did many laps but in the end we got a bike setup that I really like. I want to use it for next week’s race, because the race pace is very good. Of course, we still have some work to do, including attacking time to secure a well-qualified position for the race, but overall, I’m very pleased with the work done with the team. mine. I’m ready to start the season!”

Ryusei Yamanaka – P20

“It was a very positive day for me because after analyzing the bike we found the problem we were having and we found a solution to it. I can be a fast racer this year, I’m happy with the speed I have and I think we’re on the right track. We’ll focus and see what I can improve to get ready for the first race.”

Moto3 . synthetic test results