Yamaha bLU cRU Challenge newcomer, Andy Verdoia, impressed with a time of 2’09.101 in this afternoon’s second free practice session, a time that was enough to secure the young Frenchman eighth place out of 52 riders.
Italian Jacopo Facco, teammate to Galang Hendra, was close behind in 11th position, with Finn de Bruin ending the day 24th overall.
Beatriz Neila narrowly was one position short of a place in the top 30 – only the top 30 riders after qualifying are guaranteed a place on the grid for Sunday race, the remainder have to battle it out for the final six grid slots in a ‘last chance’ race on Saturday afternoon.
Kevin Sabatucci ended the day in 35th position, but less than half a second from the top 30.
