It's disappointing to have missed out on Q2, which was our target for this afternoon, though the gaps between the riders are quite small here today. The top-15 riders are within 0.9s, and the yellow flags at the end meant our riders lost some opportunities to push for a top-10 position. Both riders noticed an improvement with the new engine, but the Assen track happens to be one of the few tracks where this does not make a lot of a difference because of its lay-out. But we have to rally together to get in the best shape possible for tomorrow's Q1 as well as the Sprint.
However, the biggest news of today is probably the confirmation that Pramac Racing is joining Yamaha. We are all looking forward to starting to collaborate with them in 2025. They will make a great addition. Having two extra Factory bikes will benefit our team too, as it increases the data pool and it aids bike development.
It's disappointing to have missed out on Q2, which was our target for this afternoon, though the gaps between the riders are quite small here today. The top-15 riders are within 0.9s, and the yellow flags at the end meant our riders lost some opportunities to push for a top-10 position. Both riders noticed an improvement with the new engine, but the Assen track happens to be one of the few tracks where this does not make a lot of a difference because of its lay-out. But we have to rally together to get in the best shape possible for tomorrow's Q1 as well as the Sprint.
However, the biggest news of today is probably the confirmation that Pramac Racing is joining Yamaha. We are all looking forward to starting to collaborate with them in 2025. They will make a great addition. Having two extra Factory bikes will benefit our team too, as it increases the data pool and it aids bike development.