Category: Moto3

QUALIFYING DAY FOR THE MOTO3 RIDERS OF THE AVINTIA ESPONSORAMA RACING TEAM FOR THE GP 888 OF PORTUGAL.

Portimao (Portugal) April 17, 2021 – In the qualifying day the Moto3 riders of the Avintia Esponsorama Racing team have shown again that they are fighting for the top 10. Even if the strategy had not the results they expected, tomorrow they will start thinking in being to achieve their goals. Antonelli managed to move straight to Q2, getting a time of 1’49,834.  Niccòlo will be in 15th position on the grid. Carlos Tatay with a time of 1’49.723 will be 22nd.

 # 23 NICCOLÒ ANTONELLI – 15th

“With the first tire I was always going long, I touched the green and I was cancelled my best lap losing the 8^th or 9^th position on grid. When I placed the second tire, we have a little confusion, and the bike suffered an electric problem and did not start. I haven’t been able to get back on track in time to make a good time attack.”

#99 CARLOS TATAY – 22nd

“Today was not my day. We have failed again in the qualifying section . I don´t feel good with the bike and we must understand what is wrong. Even if we start in bad position, I think we can make a good race tomorrow

 FIRST DAY OF FREE PRACTICE FOR AVINTIA ESPONSORAMA RACING TEAM MOTO3 RIDERS

Portimao (Portugal) April 16, 2021 – In a technical circuit such as Portimao, the riders of Avintia Esponsorma Racing have once again shown their full potential, hoping to improve their times tomorrow. Nicollò Antonelli finished 10th, marking his best time at 1:50,641. His teammate Carlos Tatay had problems because of the rain, when he was ready to go out on track to do the time attack. Tatay has finished 22nd getting his best time at 1:51,523.

 # 23 NICCOLÒ ANTONELLI – 1:50,641 – 10th

“Today has been a difficult day, I’ve had several problems with the set-up of the bike. When we wanted to go back on track, it has started to rain. Tomorrow we will have more work than other times. The goal is to start with another mentality and strong from the beginning. Portimao is a very funny track where I expect to do a good race.”

#99 CARLOS TATAY – 1:51,523 – 22nd

“Was a difficult day because of the weather, we haven’t managed it well. These situations make you learn and have more experience . The FP3 tomorrow will be fast so the times will drop. I really like the Portimao circuit, tomorrow I hope I can improve my time to be on the Q2 “.

ANTONELLI AND TATAY MOTO3 RIDERS OF THE AVINTIA ESPONSORAMA RACING TEAM WAIT FOR PORTUGAL’S GP 888 WITH GREAT OBJECTIVES.

Portimao (Portugal ) 14 April 2021 – After the double appointment in the Qatar circuit, the Moto3 riders from the Avintia Esponsorama Racing Team hope to get good results in the first European race of the season. Antonelli with the podium achieved in Qatar hopes to repeat, while his teammate Carlos Tatay arrives strongly to prove his full potential.

 #23 NICCOLÒ ANTONELLI

“I am very happy  to be back in Europe and race in a familiar tracks. Portimao is a very technical circuit where it will be very important to find a good set-up for the bike. Starting with the base of Qatar and figure it out after Friday´s first sessions.I arrive very strong  after the good results achieved in Qatar. We will push very hard to get the results of last race! .”

#99 CARLOS TATAY

“I am very happy to be back in Europe. Last year was the last race of the championship, then we did a test, so I have all very recently. It is a circuit I really enjoy. I am sure we’ll get better here, and luck will be with us. I hope I can finish with good result the weekend. We have a good team, level and a good bike, everything to fight and be at the top.”

NICCOLÒ ANTONELLI WIN HIS FIRST PODIUM OF THE SEASON FOR THE AVINTIA ESPONSORAMA RACING TEAM AT THE TISSOT GP OF DOHA

Doha (Qatar) April 4, 2021 – Avintia Esponsorama Racing Team gets its first podium this season. Antonelli has been in the head group the whole race winning in the last lap the 3rd position. Niccolò is in the general classification 4^th with 26 points. His teammate Carlos Tatay after suffering a fall has managed to finish 21^st.

# 23 NICCOLÒ ANTONELLI – 3^rd position.

“I’m very happy, I’ve been thinking all night that I wanted to be on the podium today and in the end, I’ve made it. I can only be happy, to thank the team for all the work we have done. This must be a starting point to keep improving. The middle of the race is hard as everyone tries to be in front, was crazy everyone was all at the limit of braking. I tried to be calm and get to the last lap as far ahead as possible to get a podium. I dedicate this podium to all the people who are by my side.”

#99 CARLOS TATAY – 21th position.

“The weekend has not been positive for me, today I had a fall, and I could not continue fighting to go up. Now I focus on the next race to give my best and get the results we deserve.”

SECOND DAY OF PRACTICE AND QUALIFYING: ANTONELLI 10TH POSITION HIS TEAMMATE TATAY 18TH

Doha (Qatar) 3 April 2021 – On this second day of practice and qualifying, again with a strong wind, Moto3 riders from Avintia Esponsorama Racing have been unable to achieve the objectives . Niccolò Antonelli will be in the fourth row with a 10th place he has achieved with a time of 2.07.025. Carlos Tatay has finished 18th with a time of 2.08.011. Both riders have their concentration on tomorrow’s race where they hope to improve.

# 23 NICCOLÒ ANTONELLI – 2,07,025 – 10th

“It has been a complicated qualifying where I have not been able to achieve the objectives I had; I am not happy with the result since I think we can achieve better positions. Now it’s time to concentrate on tomorrow’s race where I hope to go back.”

#99 CARLOS TATAY – 2,08.011 – 18th

“It hasn’t been a positive weekend; the results don’t reflect the work we’re doing. We need to keep working to resolve the obstacles we have in this weekend. Tomorrow I will give the maximum to try to go back in the race.”

 FIRST DAY OF FREE PRACTICE FOR AVINTIA ESPONSORAMA RACING MOTO3 RIDERS

Doha, Qatar, 2 April 2021 – First warm day of free practice at the Tissot GP of Doha. With the objective to overcome the results obtained last weekend, Moto3 riders from Avintia Esponsorama Racing have returned to the Losail track today. Niccolò Antonelli has managed to get into the Q2, marking a time of 2,05.412 and finishing 14th. Carlos Tatay has finished 21th with a time of 2,05.655.

# 23 NICCOLÒ ANTONELLI – 2,05.412 – 14th

“They’ve been complicated free practice, especially the second. It is very hard to try to make a fast lap with so much traffic, but we’ve finally managed to get into Q2. I am satisfied with the result. Tomorrow we will remain focused to achieve better positions.”

#99 CARLOS TATAY – 2,05,655 – 21st

“It hasn’t been the best training, but we’re going in the right direction. By tomorrow we know where to improve to get a better feeling. The traffic on the track has conditioned today’s results, but we will certainly continue to work.”

ANTONELLI ENDS IN 6TH POSITION AND TATAY FINISHES IN 12TH POSITION AT THE BARWA GRAN PRIX OF QATAR

Doha (Qatar) March 28, 2021 – The riders of the Avintia Esponsorama Racing team in the Moto3 category, today finished with positive results. Although both have shown their potential, their goals are certainly yet to be achieved.  Niccolò Antonelli has come to lead the race in a final lap full of excitement, finishing in 6th position after completing the 18 laps of this Grand Prix. Carlos Tatay has met some difficult making a spectacular comeback race and getting the 12th position.

# 23 NICCOLÒ ANTONELLI – 6th place

“It’s been a very nice race. On the last lap I made a mistake with the change of gear that has cost me to keep fighting for podium positions. I’m very happy with the result. With the team we have made a lot of progress, but we still have many things to improve. Now it is time to keep working for next weekend.

#99 CARLOS TATAY – 12th position

“It’s been a complicated race,  the luck has not been on our side. I had to make a long lap that I think I didn’t deserve. After this I had to comeback. On the first lap one rider has fallen and after was very difficult to arrive again in front . It was a crazy race for me. I am very satisfied as I have given my 100%, I have managed to reach the group to overtake some riders . The position achieved allows me to win some good points for the general clasification. Thank you very much to the team for all the work done.”

MOTO3 GRID CLASIFICATION. ANTONELLI WILL BE IN 10TH POSITION WHILE TEAMMATE CARLOS TATAY WILL BE 14TH

Doha( Qatar) March 27, 2021 – Moto3 riders have returned to the action on Saturday to race the third free training session of GP Barwa of Qatar. Although track conditions were not easy due to high temperatures, the two Avintia Esponsorama Racing Team have passed to Q2.

Antonelli has finished 10th, marking a time of 2’04,959. Carlos Tatay will be 14th, achieved with a time of 2’05.729.

# 23 NICCOLÒ ANTONELLI – 2’04,959 – 10^th place

“I think the tenth position is a good starting point. The positive part is that I am fast. What happens tomorrow will be quite different as the weather conditions change a lot. The important thing is to stay focused for tomorrow’s race.”

#99 CARLOS TATAY -2’05.729 – 14^th place

“The truth is it hasn’t been one of my best days. I keep the positives, rolling solo I feel very comfortable, and I think I’m ready for the race. It seems that tomorrow changes the direction of the wind and is expected to be strong, we will have to adapt to get the best results.”