Imperial since the start of the weekend, Aron Canet made it happen this Saturday afternoon by taking pole position for the Barcelona Moto2 Grand Prix, during the final qualifying session of the season. Enough to end in style with an exercise that has been successful throughout this campaign, while maximizing its chances of victory for the last race.
For the sixth time this year, Aron Canet will start a Grand Prix in pole position. The Spaniard has actually left nothing to his opponents since the start of the weekend. While he concluded all of Friday's sessions in the lead, he did it again this Saturday, setting the best time in P2, then in Q2.
This Sunday is a 4th victory that the No. 44 will try to achieve in 2024, before starting the new campaign with revised upwards objectives, and above all a new teammate, in the person of Barry Baltus.
« I'm happy. Last time I started from pole, I won the race,
recalls the winner of the last Indonesian GP. We are very strong on this track and we have made constant improvements with each lap. The most important point is that our racing pace is good. I feel good, and managing the tires well will be crucial to be able to fight until the last lap. »
A victory that Aron Canet is keen to achieve, he who is from Valence. Failing to win at home, the 2024 world vice-champion would like to pay tribute to the city affected by devastating floods earlier in the month.
“As a Valencia driver, it is special to take pole position at the first Solidarity Grand Prix organized by Dorna, continues Aron Canet. I want to do my best to bring home a trophy for people who are going through such a difficult time. Once again, a big thank you to my team, Fantic Racing. They do amazing work and have always remembered me. »
Currently tied with Ai Ogura, Fermín Aldeguer, Celestino Vietti, if Canet wins tomorrow he will become the most successful rider of this 2024 Moto2 season, with four
achievements.
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