Alex Rins declined the declaration / MotoGP SPEEDWEEK

MotoGP

of Gerraint Thompson – 29.11.2018 18:33

"I'm only tenth because with the new tires, everyone is fast after one lap," said Alex Rins, Suzuki factory rider, after the second day of MotoGP testing in Jerez. In 2019, he wants to fight for the victories.

0.575 sec Alex Rins lost to the best time of surprise man Takaaki Nakagami (LCR Honda Idemitsu), so the Suzuki ace landed in 10th place. Compared to the first day of testing, he was able to reduce his deficit significantly.

Alex, have you already decided with which engine configuration you will test at Sepang in February?

We tried many things, many different combinations: engine, frame, electronics. The team is satisfied with my work, my times are very constant.

I was fast with both engines and both frames.

Do you have a preference or do you leave all that to the engineers?

I leave them the choice.

Are there explicit positive or negative points in both engines?

The new engine has more power, which creates more opportunities for power supply

With this year 's engine, I was very fast, with him I traveled many miles. What is detrimental to him, I do not want to say. The most crucial is that Suzuki works very hard. In Malaysia, we have new equipment again.

Suzuki says that they made the wrong decision two years ago regarding the engine. Do you see that?

We made a lot of comparisons between this year's new engine and this one, which now contains a lot of information.

What should I say? I feel comfortable with both engines.

Do you feel stronger than ever?

Yes. Our race space is good. I'm only tenth because with new tires, everyone is fast after one lap.

What's possible for Suzuki in 2019?

We will try to win. We have a very good bike, Suzuki works hard and determined.

Are you impressed by the fast progress of your new teammate Joan Mir?

Not impressed, I knew what talent he had. That's why Suzuki has engaged it. Now everyone is fast, even beginners.

MotoGP test on November 24 in Jerez:

1. Nakagami, Honda, 1: 37.945 min
2. Márquez, Honda, + 0.025 sec
3. Viñales, Yamaha, +0.121
4. Lorenzo, Honda, +160
5. Petrucci, Ducati, + .164
6. Morbidelli, Yamaha, 0.173
7. Miller, Ducati, + .262
8. Dovizioso, Ducati, +0 347
9. Bagnaia, Ducati, +388
10. Rins, Suzuki, + .577
11. Rossi, Yamaha, + .651
12th Quartararo, Yamaha, + 0.816
13. Rabat, Ducati, + 0.931
14. Me, Suzuki, + 0.986
15. Pol Espargaró, KTM, +1 1.199
16. Bautista, Ducati, + 1,393
17. Abraham, Ducati, + 1.799
18th Iannone, Aprilia, + 1,881
19. Zarco, KTM, + 1,919
20. Aleix Espargaró, Aprilia, +2111
21. Smith, Aprilia, 2,380
22. Guintoli, Suzuki, +2,553
23. Syahrin, KTM, + 2.575
24. Oliveira, KTM, + 2.632
25. Baiocco, Aprilia, + 3.962