Romano Fenati constantly improved his lap times and posted his best lap during qualifiers with a 1'59"465, which grants him third row in Mugello. The rider also showed a strong race pace, and has a chance to fight for the podium tomorrow.
Alessandro Tonucci could not find the right feeling and closed with a 2'00"784, which grants him the 19th spot on the grid. Wild-card Rinaldi closed right-behind him in 20th place with a 2'00"894.
Romano Fenati (Team Italia FMI FTR Honda#5) 8th, 17 laps with a 1'59"990
"We tweaked a few things with the team, and we moved forward ahead of the race. The bike works well, and I'm ready to fight. I want to do well on my home track and entertain the fans."
Alessandro Tonucci (Team Italia FMI FTR Honda#19) 19th, 17 laps with a 2'00"784
"I wasn't comfortable on the bike and will have to face a uphill race tomorrow. I'll try to improve during warm-up."
Roberto Locatelli (FMI Technical Coordinator)
"Romano lapped without using slipstreams, and this goes to show the true value of his best time. He can fight at the front. Alessandro faces a tougher challenge, but can still score some points."
Team Italia FMI Press Release
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