Following Guevara’s retirement: Pramac team manager Alex De Angelis wants answers

Moto2 title contender Izan Guevara had a disastrous race in Qatar. In qualifying, he could only manage 7th on the grid. On top of that, the Pramac Yamaha rider and seven other riders were demoted by three places on the grid by the FIM stewards for ‘slow riding’ on the racing line in Q2. Guevara therefore had to start the race from 10th position. In Sunday’s Grand Prix, Guevara struggled to keep up with his rivals’ pace and slipped further and further down the field. On lap 14, the Spaniard was forced to retire due to technical problems with the engine and gearbox.

“Seeing Izan slow down at the side of the track was a terrible moment,” emphasised Blu-Cru-Pramac-Yamaha team manager Alex De Angelis. “Unfortunately, a technical problem ended his race, and that was the last thing we needed. In the battle for the championship, it’s particularly disappointing to lose points for reasons like this.”

The Pramac team had been struggling with a lack of engine performance for some time. De Angelis commented: “The data showed that he had already lost ground on the straights before the bike finally came to a standstill and he was no longer able to change gears. We’d been struggling with a lack of engine power since the last Grand Prix, and I’d been discussing this issue with the relevant departments since Friday. We don’t yet know whether it’s the same problem that caused Sunday’s retirement, but the engine was clearly not performing as expected.”

Alex de Angelis: “We must ensure that those responsible take responsibility”

Alex de Angelis is therefore seeking clarity from engine supplier Triumph. The retirement deprived Guevara of the chance to score points in the title race.

“I’d like to congratulate Izan, because even at such a difficult moment he remained calm and handled the situation professionally,” said De Angelis, praising his rider. “I’d also like to thank our team, who always give their all. This problem wasn’t caused by our team; we have always worked hard to resolve issues and find solutions. We are, of course, very disappointed, and we must now establish exactly what caused this breakdown and ensure that those responsible take responsibility. We do not want to single anyone out, but we need clear answers.”

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As championship leader Manuel Gonzalez (Intact GP) could not finish higher than sixth in the race in Qatar, the damage to Guevara’s title hopes was kept to a minimum. In the overall standings, the two title rivals are separated by 13.5 points ahead of the final two races of the season in Portimão and Valencia.