Enea Bastianini qualified for Q2 at Assen on June 26, finding momentum in the final stages to break into the top ten.
What happened?
He started with a used front tire, but it never worked, and he was really slow.
Why it matters for Enea Bastianini
Bastianini is confident after making it to Q2, which he says is always a relief.
Enea Bastianini tried to do two runs, but was really worried, knowing the soft tire puts even more load on the front.
What comes next?
He expects to improve his pace a bit and sees how the bike behaves with new tires.
Bastianini felt better on the soft tire and may use it in the Sprint.
The problem is mainly with the front tire, which is a general consensus among all riders.
Temperatures are expected to drop by about ten degrees on Sunday, which could change the work done on Friday.
Enea Bastianini is missing the feeling of a 'booming' start without the holeshot device, but sees a possible advantage on a track like Assen.
He will start without the holeshot device for the first time on June 27, and it's hard to say if it will be an advantage or disadvantage.
Bastianini is happy to have made it to Q2, as getting through Q1 is always very complicated.
The final time attack was a pleasant surprise for Enea Bastianini, as the problems practically disappeared.
Having a reference point in front of him, even if it's far away, definitely helps, says Bastianini.
On a track like Assen, full of changes in direction, it's easier to follow someone on the bike because it seems to get lighter during the turns.
Enea Bastianini struggles much more with the changes in direction when he's on his own.
The fourth sector is where he really loses a lot of time, and it's an area he can improve on.
Bastianini wants to see how the bike behaves with new tires and how they degrade.
If the front tire were to lose grip like it did on Friday, that would be a disaster, says Enea Bastianini.
He is confident and satisfied with his performance on the first day at the TT.
Enea Bastianini made adjustments to prepare for the final time attack and managed to make it into Q2.
He didn't expect to make it to Q2, as it was really tough at the start of the session.
But it turned out differently, and the problems practically disappeared, says Bastianini.
Enea Bastianini is looking forward to the Qualifying and the Sprint, and expects to improve his pace.
He will have to see how the bike behaves with new tires and adjust accordingly.
The temperature drop on Sunday could affect the work done on Friday, but Enea Bastianini is confident.
He will start without the holeshot device, and it's hard to say if it will be an advantage or disadvantage.
Enea Bastianini is happy to have made it to Q2 and is looking forward to the next challenges.
He will have to improve his pace and see how the bike behaves with new tires.
The fourth sector is where he really loses a lot of time, and it's an area he can improve on.
Enea Bastianini is confident and satisfied with his performance on the first day at the TT.
He made adjustments to prepare for the final time attack and managed to make it into Q2.
Enea Bastianini is looking forward to the Qualifying and the Sprint, and expects to improve his pace.