After a difficult FP1, Jorge Martin managed to be extremely incisive in the second free practice session of the Grand Prix of Catalunya. The Spanish rider finished in a convincing fifth place thanks to a time of 1’39.989 set in the final run of FP2.
Johann Zarco (P11 at the end of FP1, just 18 thousandths of a second off the Top 10), was unable to complete the final FP2 time attack due to a yellow flag and finished 17th in the combined standings.
Jorge Martín
I am very happy, we went well and the feeling finally seems to be back, with the old set-up I am much better.
My arm didn’t hurt and I think I can be very competitive.
Tomorrow I will try to give my best because being able to start at the front will be crucial.
Johann Zarco
It’s a shame about the yellow flag because it wiped out my time, but I’m quite satisfied with this first day.
It’s a track I like a lot and where I did very well last year.
The goal tomorrow morning is to get into Q2 and then try to push hard in qualifying.