Today's Grand Prix of Portugal at Estoril for motorcycles in the Moto2 class was for Max Neukirchner of Kiefer Racing again a learning effect. After the training he ever had problems with the landing gear, he could try out in the warmup a few improvements in the race and drove his fastest lap times all weekend.
In the warmup before they took further changes to the steering head angle, which proved equally as very positive. Max could be in the running of the first round exit faster lap times than the rest of the weekend. This gave him confidence and he fought his way to the front position by position. A little handicap with his left hand, which hurt a bit during the race and disability cost, towards the end, some force. Alles in Allem are Max and the Team but zufrieden, since themselves on Sunday zeigte that man befindet themselves on richtigen Weg.
The race itself was a highly dramatic way to the end. The championship leader Marc Marquez was able to ensure his victory ahead of compatriot Pol Espargaro only in a tough duel in the final round. In third place came the Swiss Tom Lüthi the finish line, who had led for most of the race.
Max Neukirchner
"It was definitely not a good weekend for us, I had big problems with the track and I almost did not get along so then we always move with the vote in the district since.. I had absolutely no feeling for the bike. It moves a little to the side, but also with my left hand I've struck in Qatar, I'm on the brake is not as fit as ever for the warmup, we have try something with the steering head angle and were very satisfied. I can now pretty well into it brake in the curve, only the side grip, which I still miss. If we find the still, then I used to gas and also at the corner exit acceleration take properly. It is positive that we got through it well. We have learned a lot and I hope we can implement at Le Mans. "
Stefan Kiefer (Team Manager):
"Ultimately, we are happy with 20th place there are very few drivers failed and it is actually also what Max has moved out with the changes for the warmup, we have also improved again.. . In the race to him, the changes probably come to meet. I think Max is here mainly to finish the race hazards, other people could watch and learn. As he was also able to drive the faster times. "
