RW Racing GP started the GP of Spain with just one rider. While Jakub Kornfeil was having compulsory state exams in mathematics back in the Czech Republic, Dutchman Jasper Iwema was back on track in Jerez after his giant crash in Austin. Despite a small crash at the end of the second free practice Iwema was doing well. He ended the session in 19th position, with a lap time of 1.49.472.
Like most of the teams RW Racing GP was bothered by a power cut that hit the circuit of Jerez during the first Moto2 practice and continued in the afternoon. The team had to use the battery for tire warmers as power supply and had to work in the dark. Because of the power cut the practice for the Red Bull Rookies Cup was postponed to the end of the afternoon.
With only the big tv screen for the main grand stands working it was difficult for the team to follow what Jasper Iwema was doing on track. In the morning session (11th) Iwema did good. He was able to ride for the whole session, 16 laps. After the practice the headache returned.
In the afternoon, with temperatures rising, it was a bit more difficult, but Iwema could improve his lap time while four riders (Salom, Ajo, Antonelli and McPhee) could not. In the last outing Iwema lost the front in the final corner, but was able to pick up his Kalex KTM and ride back to pitlane himself.
Kornfeil will return on track tomorrow for the final free practice and qualifying. Skipping the exams was no option and the free practices for a Moto3 GP where no reason for a respite.
Jasper Iwema (19):
"Only after the effort the headache and the dizziness return. I have to take extra rest and lay down for a while after the practices. While riding I didn’t experience any trouble. I just have to be a bit more careful. Concerning that this result is satisfying for now."
RW Racing Press Release
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