Michael Laverty has sung the praises of Raul Fernandez following his Italian Grand Prix sprint victory, hailing a ‘clever’ decision in the race lead to the Spaniard’s victory.
Last year’s Australian Grand Prix secured his first win. Raul Fernandez He is now a race winner in both formats of MotoGP after taking the checkered flag in the Mugello sprint race on Saturday.
What more can Raul Fernandez do to ensure he is on the MotoGP grid next season?
The Trackhouse rider was untouchable in the Mugello sprint!
of Tracking house The rider, who has yet to be told what his future holds in the premier class, strengthened his way past Marc Marquez in the second lap to take the lead. He mostly hasn’t competed since.
George Martin He tried to stay in his drift, but Fernandes seemed to know every trick in the book at Mugello as his tight racing line was the best way to ensure victory was his.
Michael Laverty applauds Raul Fernandez’s tire choice at the Italian GP Sprint.
Another genius of the Fernandez is the choice of rear wheel compound. His Trackhouse-liveried Aprilia bike was fitted with medium tyres, and he and Martin were the only riders of choice on the premises.
The MotoGP pundit found it to be the decisive factor for the victory Michael Laverty Appreciating his ‘smart’ decision TNT Sports Analysis of the 11-lap Sprint at Mugello.
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“Yeah, special – I couldn’t call it that,” Laverty said.
“Going for the middle tire was a smart move; it seemed like it was set up from the start. George Martin switched late, and they were one-two. So that was very smart by Aprilia, both the engineers and the drivers.
“It was an instinctive move, but you can see it’s paying off. Sometimes the extra grip pushes the front, but today everything was covered, they seemed very strong in the braking zones, cornering and acceleration. Everything was working.”
Trackhouse should offer Raul Fernandez a new contract after maiden Sprint win.
Raul Fernandez’s future with Trackhouse appears to be in jeopardy following his fallout with Martin at Barcelona last season. Aprilia Boss Massimo Rivola was angered by the actionSeen in his exchange with David Brivio In the well line.
However, his victory at Mugello on Saturday reinforced the idea that the Spaniard is a promising prospect for Trackhouse and Aprilia.
Current teammate No. Ogura He has already announced that he will be moving on from Trackhouse in 2027, so the American team will need to ensure they have a capable crop of talent on their roster for MotoGP’s new rules era in 2027.
Fernandez has made himself just that with his excellent performances this season. If you don’t lock it down, other manufacturers are sure to call.
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