MotoGP 2022. The report cards of the GP of Portugal in Portimao – MotoGP – Moto.it

P.ole and great race: he always needs a little something to get to victory, but, objectively, it was almost impossible to beat Quartararo in Portimao. After a somewhat complicated start to the season – perhaps also due to the GP22 – he is regaining pace and confidence: a good GP. Second French.

F.orse Ruben Xaus is right (you can watch the live broadcast on Sunday evening) when he says that no one would be able to go faster than Aleix with Aprilia. In the wet he suffered, but as soon as the track dried, he returned to his levels, he regained speed and confidence. Unbeatable (with Aprilia).

M.half a point less for the bad qualifications, unfortunately decisive on the final result. But in the race it was almost perfect: amazing start, comeback from applause, management of critical moments, knowing how to be satisfied without exaggerating. He is another driver compared to 2022: can point to the title. Rimontone.

F.at its without treble, but it does it well, carrying the KTM has a more than satisfactory result. Of course, if you think about how he dominated this race in 2020, you can’t be too excited, also because two riders crashed in front of him who almost certainly would have preceded him to the finish line. However, his performance was more than decent. Local idol.

TOthe end, thanks above all to pride, wins the home challenge with his brother, but there is nothing else positive about his weekend. It was thought he could aim for victory, however, evidently, the reality is very different.

B.in the race, finally: this must be its level. He makes some good overtakes, he is tenacious in hitting and beating with his brother, he drives well without making mistakes. Here he was also strong in 2021: let’s hope it’s not just a matter of the track. Own light.

Lto his race performance was eight in the report card, his qualifications of four: you can not give more than enough. Personally I still think that remains Ducati’s number one rider, the one with the most potential, but it’s time to prove it. Hopefully, the MRI of the ligaments is negative. There is always something wrong.

C.He keeps repeating that the Honda RC213V is very competitive, in a sort of internal challenge with his teammate to emphasize his independence. A difficult challenge to win, especially with certain performances. Under pressure.

THEdisastrous start, ending in crescendo and interesting: how many times has this been written about your race? Many, too many. He can’t change pace, even though he’s not that far away. But much more is expected of him. Slow start.

And‘the second Yamaha at the finish: it is the only consolation. NeverThe posting from Quartararo is not acceptable.

TOeven with him it is repetitive: good in practice, bad in race. It needs to find a setup base that hasn’t been found yet.

P.unfortunately the overall performance is very bad, but is it all your fault? For me no. Complicated harmony (with the team).

AndHe went very strong in practice in all conditions, dry and wet, but in the race he got lost. She expected more.

TOl beyond the episode that put him out of the race without blame, his performance was significantly lower than the potential shown in practice: in Suzuki they were convinced that victory would be at stake. And Valentino Rossi had also bet on him… Delicate front.

Un error not so serious, but with devastating consequences. The podium was within his reach, but one wrong braking is enough to ruin everything. Elusive moment.

Un another mistake, another crash in the race. We need to change the approach. Very difficult moment.

Ua certain slip for me also come on problems with his injured right hand on trial. He, very honestly, says it’s not like that: in any case, two very heavy crashes between Q1 and GP. First seasonal mistake.

S.let’s go to the usual: what is the true value of the M1? What does Quartararo show or the one highlighted by the other pilots? For me the pilot is making a monstrous difference.

C.How do you say that Ducati is not competitive? Impossible. He is always on the front row if not on pole, he is always on the podium, with different pilots. Come on, the Desmosedici is competitive.

Uan excellent base, a solid and effective bike in all conditions. In Noale they were very good.

And‘back to being the “violin” we know: he drives very well and goes fast on the straight. Both riders reported some problems with the front tire, but the judgment is more than positive.

S.The wet showed good potential, a little less in the dry. Not far from the bestbut there is still work to be done.

TOjust enough, with the only excuse that, being so new and without data available, it suffers more than the other manufacturers from the loss of shifts in the dry. But she looked much more competitive.