Portimao Moto2: Dixon: 'We have a good set-up for Qatar', finishes test P4

Jake Dixon holds on to a combined top five finish during Official Moto2 testing at Portimao, despite dropping to eighth on day three.
Jake Dixon, Portimao Moto2 test, 21 February 2022
Jake Dixon, Portimao Moto2 test, 21 February 2022
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Jake Dixon has closed out the Official Portimao Moto2 test fourth fastest on combined times, despite being relegated to eighth come t🐠he end of day three. 

The new GASGAS Aspar Team rider, who topped day one before finishing fourth on day two, held onto a top five position courtesy of hiܫs quickest day two time. 

Dixon’s best lap d❀uring Monday’s final day of action came during the seco𒀰nd session (S8 of the test) as he set a 1:42.495s, which was over four tenths off the time he set a day prior. 

But with that said, Dixon feels he’s got the ‘set-up’ of his Kalex machine where it needs to be for next month’s season opener, despite suffering a crash during his final t𒁃ime attack run. 

Speaking after the three day test, Dixon sai𝕴d: "We close the Portimao test wit⛎h a good pace, an average of 1:42s, although when I was looking for a time attack, I crashed. 

"In th𒉰e last run I was heading for a 1:41 but in the last two corners I had my foot resting on the brake lever and that p🐬revented me from achieving it. 

"The positive tಌhing is that we have a good set-up for the first race, I am alreadyౠ looking forward to competing in Qatar."

After finishing tenth on day two, Dixon’s team-mate Albert Arenas was one of the biggest m✨overs during day three.

The 2020 Moto3 champion found close to seven tenths during session 8 as he improved to sixth place on t💮he overall combined times.  🅺;

Arenas added: "We finish testing and continue to 🅷improve and le🃏arn things from this new bike. 

"I'm happy with the consistency we've achi🐎eved, we've been fast and we've stayed close to my best time consisteওntly, always finishing in the top ten. 

"I want to thank the 🧜team for alꦏl their work. Now we have to rest for a few days and immediately prepare to travel to Qatar."

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