Barbera returns to scene of his first-ever world championship podium
Just days after the difficult race in the United Kingdom, the Pramac Ducati Team continues its adventure this week with a trip across the North Sea to Holland, in preparation for the seventh round of the 2012 MotoGP World Championship. The Pramac Team arrived at Assen to setup for the TT Assen Grand Prix which, as tradition dictates, is always held on the last Saturday in June and it is the first GP in a row of three races.
Héctor Barberá heads to Holland in high spirits. The Pramac Team’s sole rider has fond memories of the circuit, having scored the first podium of his career there and after a disappointing race at Silverstone he is ready to kick off his new challenge.
The Assen circuit, sometimes referred to as “the cathedral” by race fans due to its status and historical significance in racing, is the only circuit to have been part of the Grand Prix World Championship calendar since its inception.
The circuit has undergone many changes over that time. Initially run on public roads, it has evolved into one of the most physically demanding and technical tracks in Grand Prix with high-speed chicanes and varied camber changes.
Hèctor Barberà The good thing about having races so close together is that you don’t lose your rhythm and if things don’t go your way in one race you quickly have the opportunity to make things right. That is the case for us, because Sunday at Silverstone was a bit of a disaster. Now we can keep working hard and I am sure that at Assen, one of my favourite circuits, I can be fast with my Ducati. I had my first podium here and I always like it. Assen has some fast corners like Silverstone and I can adapt well. We had a good feeling at Silverstone during the practices, so hopefully we can recreate that this weekend.
Francesco Guidotti - Pramac Racing Team Manager The TT Assen Grand Prix will be a difficult campaign, a treacherous track due to the tricky and unpredictable weather conditions. We are indeed ready to fight head-strongly with the other riders in order to achieve a brilliant result.
Source: Pramac Racing Press Release
