Lack of grip remains the issue for Bautista
Alvaro Bautista put in a strong showing to come home sixth in the Gran Premio bwin de España, overtaking Monster Yamaha Tech 3’s Cal Crutchlow but eventually dropping back behind the Englishman. The Spaniard has placed emphasis on rear end grip as the area in which GO&FUN Honda Gresini must improve.
Bautista sixth but yet to be fully pleased
Alvaro Bautista will line up sixth at the start of Sunday’s Gran Premio bwin de España, marking his best grid position of the season so far. However the GO&FUN Honda Gresini rider is looking to make improvements before the 27-lap race.
Bautista uncomfortable over lack of grip
Alvaro Bautista was less than pleased following the opening day of practice for the Gran Premio bwin de España in Jerez. The GO&FUN Honda Gresini rider suffered a distinct lack of rear grip and is now on the lookout for a solution.
Bautista admits that he expected more
Alvaro Bautista’s inaugural Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas ended with eighth position, as the Spaniard lost a place on the final lap to Andrea Dovizioso.
Bautista delayed by slower runners
Alvaro Bautista knows that he could have been higher than seventh on the starting grid for the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas, having lost time behind slower traffic on his quickest Q2 Qualifying run of Saturday afternoon.
Bautista upbeat heading into Saturday
Alvaro Bautista enjoyed his first experience of riding Circuit of the Americas, despite the universal lack of grip suffered by the field across the first half of Friday. The GO&FUN Honda Gresini rider ended the day in eighth place.
Bautista ‘feeling more support than last year’
Álvaro Bautista has discovered a renewed optimism for the 2013 MotoGP™ season, having signed a fresh two-year deal with GO&FUN Honda Gresini that takes him through to the end of 2014. With several doubts now out of his mind, the Spaniard is able to mix development work with his passion to succeed.
Last year’s problems return for Bautista
Álvaro Bautista’s season-opening Grand Prix started in eighth position and ended in sixth. After the Commercial Bank Grand Prix of Qatar, the Spaniard pointed towards gremlins already suffered both earlier on this weekend and in 2012.
Bautista still unhappy with lack of front feeling
Álvaro Bautista will start from eighth on the grid at Losail, having been one of the 12 riders to reach Q2 under the new MotoGP™ qualifying regulations. However the GO&FUN Honda Gresini rider is still looking to improve his bike’s handling.
Bautista still suffering with broken fingers
Álvaro Bautista was forced to fight off pain during the opening practice session for the Commercial Bank Grand Prix of Qatar.
Bautista hails ‘big step’ for new season
Álvaro Bautista heads into the new MotoGP™ campaign with confidence, positive over improvements made at GO&FUN Honda Gresini. However his pre-season was not completely trouble-free, having suffered a crash in Jerez.
Bautista ends Sunday early after crash
Álvaro Bautista will remain on the sidelines for the final hour of Jerez testing on Sunday, having suffered an injury following a crash at Turn 5.
Bautista hails “constant improvements” in Malaysia
Now keen to test at a different circuit after much pre-season running at Sepang, Álvaro Bautista has been highly encouraged by GO&FUN Honda Gresini’s continuous progressions. The Spaniard placed as high as fourth on Thursday and ends the week sixth overall, less than eight tenths of a second off the leading pace.
Rain stops Bautista running new forks
Álvaro Bautista had hoped to run new front forks from Öhlins when MotoGP™ testing continued at Sepang on Tuesday. The GO&FUN Honda Gresini rider, who ended the day seventh fastest, was forced to place that particular plan on hold because of the Malaysian weather.
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