As is his prerogative, Miguel Oliveira did not throw the towel on the floor. Falcão even defended that the rhythm of his bike is “quite good”, which raises hopes for the Gran Premio de la Comunitat Valenciana, in Valencia, on Sunday.
Miguel Oliveira told SportTV that he expects an «interesting race», confessing that he will probably have a difficult race on Sunday. Nonetheless…
“The pace is quite good and that leaves us with hope of recovering good positions.”
For that, «the start and the first two laps» will be crucial, two points that will be decisive on Sunday for a recovery race, defended Falcão.
«The pace in FP4 I did alone, with no one in front. When that happens, things always go well. With the air cones and the tires overheating, I always have a little more difficulty. But I will try to maximize my resources so that I can finish the race in a good position.”
About Q1, Miguel Oliveira was cool and rational, remembering that the Valencia Q1 was not unprecedented throughout the season…
“In qualifying we always lack something, whether in terms of grip or vibrations. It's a little frustrating, but it's been that way throughout the season. If something different came out here, it would be something very positive (…) I lack the right things at the right time, as has happened several times throughout this season. We always have a lot of potential, but there's always something missing in a lap. I don't have much more to say.”
Miguel Oliveira also said that the bike «has been quite well» and that it is being «fun to be on top of it», which is something positive for the race. But the Portuguese admits that «it is a little useless to leave with a great pace of 14th, but that's it…».
Falcão also stated that he had a clear conscience with his work at KTM, referring that «the team is aware that the pilot did not leave a single drop of sweat inside his body».
And it is precisely in this spirit that Miguel Oliveira will be on the starting grid on Sunday, delivering everything he has in his last race with KTM.
