Enea Bastianini, who finished ninth in the Spanish GP, expressed confidence for Monday’s tests in Jerez, where KTM will focus on resolving the vibration problem that has been limiting the performance of its bikes.
The Italian believes that overcoming this technical issue could represent a significant advancement for the entire team.
When asked about the plan for the tests, Bastianini was direct: ‘Yeah. Now we we make a plan for, for tomorrow. And, well, to be honest, yes, the vibration at the moment is a limit for us, for the the KTM rider. And, if, we resolve that problem, probably we can do a great step, everybody, and, can be can be important’.
The Tech3 rider highlighted the complexity of development work: ‘But also, we have, try a lot of, big things, you know, at the at the moment. But, sometime is there more things to to help you to be much faster. And, tomorrow, we try some data and I’m confident to to go from here much much happier’.
When asked if Monday’s tests would be enough to solve the problems, Bastianini was realistic: ‘Yeah. Will be an hard work, and, we need to try many many solution and things. But, also, without to lose, the confidence because it’s important to remain also with a bit of confidence’.
The Italian also identified aerodynamics as an area with potential for improvement: ‘But, also, from the aero, I think, we can do on a great step because at the moment, for me, the bike don’t turn very well also from, for this problem. But, let’s check’.