Some of the riders are saying that the new asphalt at Indy sucks!!!
Stoner: the track conditions weren't very good, it was very slippery and it was difficult to find any grip. It was pointless trying to find a set up with the track like this as it was worse than with the bumps in previous years. Hopefully by this afternoon there will be some more rubber laid down on the track and things will improve.
Pedrosa: We have had many problems with the grip. The quality of the new asphalt is disappointing, not what a world championship circuit deserves. There is no grip and the level is very irregular. The worst thing is the entrance of the corner; you can control the acceleration with the throttle, but entering the corner there is no traction at all. Now, all we can do is to adapt as best we can to the track because I think it will not change very much
Dovizioso: It was like riding in the wet, keeping the same tire and taking more risks every lap. The main issue is in the rear, especially entering the corners
Spies: It feels like kinda being at Qatar when the little desert storm comes through at night and riding the next day
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