The debut of Gianluca Facchetti on the KTM SX-F of the Beddini KTM Racing Team

The Bitci MXGP of Turkey has seen Gianluca Facchetti making his debut on the KTM SX-F 250 of the KTM Beddini Racing team. After some issues in the free practice, the Italian rider catch an incredible third in the Time Practice and was leading the Time Practice for some minutes.

In Race 1 Gianluca had a good start and was in the top ten but he started to feel too much pressure and some arm pump; after the second half of the race was trying to find his rhythm while a contact with another rider push him in the 14th position.

In Race 2 Facchetti had a better start and while he was 4th a contact with another rider push him on the ground and in the last position. After re-joining the race Gianluca regroup until the 16th position showing a really good flow.

Dario Beddini – Team Owner: “I’m really satisfied about the result of Gianluca; he didn’t’ showed his really potential but I’m sure Wednesday he’ll do his best”

Joakin Furbetta – Team Manager: “Gianluca was feeling comfortable with the bike from the beginning of tha races, now we need just to improve and he’ll be able to show his real potential”

Gianluca Facchetti – rider: “I’m happy and unhappy at the same time because I had the speed but I wasn’t able to show it to everybody; anyway I’m happy that I found back the wish of riding my bike and enjoying it. I want to thank all the team, my family and Antonio Cairoli for this incredible opportunity”