Red Bull KTM rider Jack Miller is determined to perform well in the main Austrian GP race after posting a good performance in the qualifying session and Sprint Race at his team’s home circuit, the Red Bull Ring.
In both sessions held on Saturday (17/8), Miller managed to finish in fifth position.
“It’s good to be back in the top five. We had a long way to go in Q1 and Q2, but I felt good this weekend.
and can record decent times, as well as good results in the Sprint,” said Miller, quoted from KTM’s official statement, Sunday (18/8).
“Hopefully that will prepare us well for the main races,” he continued.
The Australian racer admitted that the Sprint Race with a total of 14 laps was quite fierce. He maintained his consistency through
the KTM RC16 motorbike he rides.
“I will give my best again and I hope our pace will be enough. I was hoping for a better start and this will be
“It’s going to be a long race,” Miller said.
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Furthermore, his teammate, Brad Binder, managed to finish in 12th and 7th positions respectively in the qualifying session and the Sprint Race.
Just like Miller, Binder also did not deny that both sessions on the second day of the Austrian GP were quite challenging, especially in the qualifying session.
However, the South African racer is still optimistic about recording good results in the main race.
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“We definitely still have room to improve, and it’s all about how we manage the tyres. I feel like I’m pretty good.
good in that regard, so hopefully we can prepare the race for a strong result,” Binder stressed.
In addition, the KTM factory team was also supported by the appearance of wildcard Pol Espargaro, who finished in 10th and 9th positions in the qualifying and Sprint sessions.
For Espargaro, this result is quite good considering that three factory riders were able to finish both sessions in the top 10.
“We have good data for the main race and overall. Top ten is good. I’m satisfied, although we always want more,” said Espargaro.
The 2024 Austrian GP series will continue with the main race which will be held on Sunday (18/8) at 19.00 WIB. (Ant/Z-1)
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