Team JiR and French former World Champion Mike Di Meglio suffered bad luck in today’s opening race of the Moto2 World Championship at Losail tonight.
The 25-year-old Frenchman had his Team JiR Moto2 machine cut out on him after the warm-up lap just before the start of the 20-lap race.
With his Team JiR mechanics unable to start his machine in the required time, the 2008 125cc World Champion had to start from pit-lane. When the race began he made excellent progress, showing the sort of pace shown by the riders in the second group in the race. Despite this pace – and after a collision with Mattia Pasini – Di Meglio finished the race in a creditable 16th position, just outside of the points.
Gianluca Montiron – JiR Team Principal
“After the warm-up lap we had an issue with the Engine Control Unit (ECU) which led to Mike’s machine cutting out on the grid, just before the start of the race. With us unable to start the bike in the time allowed he had to start from the pit-lane. This was a great shame, but he showed great spirit and the sort of pace shown from the second group in the race. This is a big shame for us following such a weekend where we have all made progress together. But, this is racing and it is just unlucky. We now look forward to the next race where we hope to have better luck.”
Mike Di Meglio – JiR Team rider
“I’m very angry after the race and disappointed really as we could have had a really good race and we were hoping to stay in the top 10 where we ended qualifying. This is just one of those things really and we have to look forward to the next race now. The positives are that we improved every session and were looking good for the race as well as showing good pace in the race, despite ending just outside the points. I now look forward to the next one.”
JiR Moto2 Team Press Release
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