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Correos Prepago Yamaha VR46 Master Camp Prepare for Fierce Catalan GP Challenge

Correos Prepago Yamaha VR46 Master Camp Prepare for Fierce Catalan GP Challenge

Correos Prepago Yamaha VR46 Master Camp have travelled to Spain for Round 11 of the 2023 Moto2 World Championship held at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

Correos Prepago Yamaha VR46 Master Camp are looking forward to putting in a strong performance at the Gran Premi Monster Energy de Catalunya. The team will put in their best effort to fulfil their potential, gunning for top results.

Manuel Gonzalez has left the unlucky Austrian GP behind him. He is eagerly anticipating riding at the Catalunya track, which he knows well and likes a lot. Last year he finished the Catalan GP in ninth place. Knowing that his race pace has only gotten better since then, he is fancying his chances for a top-5 result this weekend. He aims to score further championship points and move up from 11th in the standings.

Rookie Kohta Nozane is also familiar with the Monmeló circuit and is hoping that his experience at this track can be put to good use during Round 11. The Japanese rider has been steadily gaining experience since his return from injury at the British GP. The previous two rounds have helped him gain confidence and are the stepping stone for him to adapting his riding style to the Moto2 bike this weekend.

Work to create the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya began in 1989. Two years later, the track was opened, and it soon became a crowd favourite after hosting its first MotoGP race in 1992. With an exciting 4.6km layout consisting of 14 corners (six left, eight right), the Catalan round is known to produce thrilling races.

Manuel Gonzalez

Correos Prepago Yamaha VR46 Master Camp

"If everything goes well, I think this weekend can be one of the best for us. Barcelona is one of the best tracks for me. I won here with the Supersport, and I enjoy riding here a lot. Last year, the race went great, so we have a good base set-up. We are ready to battle!"

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Kohta Nozane

Correos Prepago Yamaha VR46 Master Camp

"Barcelona is a track I know already, as opposed to Silverstone and Spielberg. Montmeló is actually one of my favourite circuits. Since it‘s a track I know well, I'm aiming to make another step-up this weekend."

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Gelete Nieto

Correos Prepago Yamaha VR46 Master Camp, Sports Director

"Montmeló is a circuit that Manu likes a lot. Last year, he showed that he was very fast in training: in P3 he finished just two tenths off the fastest time, and in the race he finished ninth. Manu is improving on all the circuits compared to last year, so I hope that this Sunday he achieves his best race result to date in Montmeló. 

"Kohta will start his third race weekend with us. It‘s a great opportunity for him to make a step since he knows and likes the circuit. So, he will be focusing on making a lot of kilometres to improve his performance."

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