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PORTIMAO FRIDAY ENDED IN P 4, POSITIVE START FOR THE PATA GO ELEVEN TEAM !

PORTIMAO FRIDAY ENDED IN P 4, POSITIVE START FOR THE PATA GO ELEVEN TEAM !

Perfect conditions for the WorldSBK protagonists on the first day at the Portimao track; Andrea Iannone and Team Pata Go Eleven found good confidence right from the start on the Ducati V4-R, confirming themselves around the Top 5 in both sessions, with a final fourth place. Today the work was focused on the race, without looking for a qualifying lap.

In FP 1 the number 29 was slightly delayed in the first few minutes due to a small problem with the rear brake, then once sorted out, he took to the track with the 125, the new development solution at the rear, immediately finding a good connection with the ups and downs of the Autodromo do Algarve. Several laps on the low 41/41 and a half, improving especially the T 1 during the session.

Free Practice 1:
P 1    N. Bulega   1.40.977
P 2    A. Bautista  + 0.019
P 3    A. Bassani   + 0.069
…
P 6   A. Iannone   + 0.208

FP 2 started with a new set of tyres, with the aim of gathering as much information as possible in view of the main races. Andrea showed a good pace, finding the best lap in the twelfth, going down to 40.5, an even faster laptime than last year’s qualifying. Too bad for a small crash in turn 5, but no major damage to the bike and rider ok, it just unfortunately compromised the last ten minutes of the session. Fourth place overall, still convincing and positive, considering the clear improvement compared to the difficulties faced on this track in 2024.

Free Practice 2:
P 1   T. Razgatlioglu  1.39.995
P 2   N. Bulega    + 0.299
P 3   M. Van der Mark  + 0.511
P 4    A. Iannone   + 0.600

In the evening, technicians and the rider will meet to analyze the data and try to improve mainly the second and fourth sectors, where the main gap is currently accumulated, while the third sector is a good strong point. With the close gaps seen today, qualifying takes on even greater importance, so it will be crucial to get ready and find a perfect lap.

Andrea Iannone (Rider): 

“Today I am quite satisfied with the work done. Compared to last year here in Portimao we are clearly ahead and the feeling is positive. There are still some areas to improve, especially in the second and last sectors, where I lose a bit compared to the leaders. We finished the day in fourth place, always using race tyres, which makes this Friday positive. In the evening my team and I will analyse the data to try to improve further, tomorrow it will be important to get a good qualifying. Compared to the tests, we have made a step forward, now we still need a small step to fight in front.”

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