The new track in Austin, Texas, gave RW Racing GP riders Jakub Kornfeil and Jasper Iwema difficulties. In the first free practice for Moto3 there was no grip at all, leaving them in 17th (Iwema) and 18th (Kornfeil). In the afternoon session the track was a little bit better, thanks to the practice sessions of the other classes. Kornfeil was over 4 seconds quicker and ended up in 11th. Iwema finished in 22nd position.
The differences between the top riders and the rest of the pack were big. Kornfeil, in 11th, lost 2,6 seconds compared to the fastest man, Maverick Viñales. Iwema was 3,6 seconds behind. According to team manager Jarno Janssen the lack of grip was the cause of these gaps. ,,Tomorrow the differences will probably get smaller, although everybody will be faster.''
Scott Deroue set the second fastest time in the free practices for the Red Bull Rookies Cup.
Jakub Kornfeil (11):
"It's a nice track: technical and difficult. We have tried to get to know the track the last few days on the scooter and by foot, but it is always different when you are on the Moto3 bike. It's a typical Formula 1 track, which is not easy for the bikes. But we'll get used to it and learn it quick enough to aim for a good result in qualifying tomorrow."
Jasper Iwema (22):
"It is a new track for all of us, but I obviously had some more problems with the lack of grip. No grip means no feeling with the bike. I didn't feel very confident, which is absolutely necessary on this technical track. But it can only get better."
RW Racing Press Release
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