Granado takes pole position, Casadei third: LCR E-Team in front row at Portimao
LCR E-Team riders Eric Granado and Mattia Casadei will start tomorrow from the pole position and third place on the grid, respectively, after a tremendous Friday in Portimao.
Immediately after the first-morning session, both riders performed well, occupying the top positions and feeling comfortable on the Ducati. Despite finding tricky conditions on track, they cleverly managed the situation and secured a Q2 spot. In the afternoon, they nailed the job: Brazilian Granado clinched the pole position, and teammate Mattia Casadei, took the third position.
Eric Granado 1st
(1’46.470)
“I’m really pleased after today’s job. The conditions on track weren’t easy, but we handled the situation. Taking the pole position in the first Grand Prix motivates me after the preseason, and I can’t wait to race tomorrow. Many thanks to the team for their incredible job!”
Mattia Casadei 3rd
(1’46.586)
“We’ve done a good job today; I’d like to thank the team for their commitment. We’ve done a great qualifying session, which is important for tomorrow’s races. We are ready and determined to get a good result”.
