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On the one hand there is satisfaction with the result, that is, best independent, on the other hand there is bitterness for having faced a race following a path that perhaps does not belong to him, that is, relying on the predetermined strategy of managing the tires.
In the end, Andrea Iannone must console himself with fourth place in Race 1 in Barcelona, surrendering the podium in the final bars to Alvaro Bautista.
In the post-race The Maniac explains clearly and transparently what happened on Saturday afternoon in Montmeló.
"After a long time I finally had a classic 20-lap race," he said, "here in Barcelona it is difficult to manage the tire and consequently we have to learn to know and improve. I was waiting a lot for this race to understand our potential and analyze the behavior of the tire. The strange thing is that in the first 12 laps I did not push, because I tried to manage, but the moment I wanted to give us gas, I had no more tires."
This is perhaps the aspect that left him most bitter in the mouth.
"I am a driver who lives lap by lap without liking strategies too much. After today's race I realized that maybe it is better to push from the beginning to see what happens. Maybe it can be better or worse. For sure tomorrow I will use my head, driving according to my style and seeing what happens. In the end we are here to learn and it is my first season in Superbike."
Of course, there are positive notes.
"We came close to the factory Ducatis and I think the balance is positive, because in the end we are an independent team and we were the best today."
The head is already turned to Sunday.
"In Australia I could win and I lost, but Phillip Island belongs to the past and we have to think about the present. I expect a lot from myself as well as from my whole team. The fact is that here everyone thinks about strategy, but for me what counts is the confidence a rider has on the bike. In Race 1 I told myself several times, "Andrea wait, don't push, " and I acted accordingly. After 10 laps I wanted to start lowering the pace, but I had no rubber. Too bad, however, tomorrow we will take to the track following a different path."
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