The Beta Tools SpeedRS Team wrapped up the second day at the Lusail International Circuit with a positive result for Celestino Vietti, who qualified fourth. A more challenging day, however, for Luca Lunetta, who was unable to make it through Q1 and will start tomorrow’s race from 24th position.

During FP2, Vietti began his work with a used tyre before significantly improving his benchmark after returning to the pits. His best lap time of 1’56.972 secured 12th position at the end of the session. Lunetta, meanwhile, finished the final free practice session in 17th place, clocking a 1’57.084.

In Q2, Celestino immediately found a good feeling with the track, confirming his potential. With an impressive lap time of 1’55.480, rider number 13 secured fourth position, which subsequently became third on the grid following penalties handed to other riders. An important result for Vietti, who will start tomorrow’s race from the front row, aiming to play a leading role.

Q1 proved more challenging for Luca Lunetta. The Roman rider was unable to show his full potential, with traffic costing him valuable time during a couple of crucial laps and preventing him from putting together a competitive lap. Lunetta will therefore have to start from 24th position, on the eighth row, and will be aiming for a comeback race.

CELESTINO VIETTI #13: P3 – 1’55.480

“During FP2, we mainly focused on race preparation, trying to find the right feeling with the bike. In qualifying, we managed to make a great step forward, and the lap time we achieved allowed us to secure a good starting position. The front row is definitely a great opportunity, especially on a track like this. Tomorrow, it will be important to get a good start, manage the tyres as best as possible and stay focused from the very first laps. We have the pace and are confident that we can fight for a strong result”.

LUCA LUNETTA #32: P24 – 1’56.473

“It was a somewhat difficult Saturday. The first session actually went well: we completed both runs on used tyres and our race pace is positive. Unfortunately, in qualifying, we were unable to show our true potential. We will be starting further back, but we are ready to fight our way through the field, tackling the opening laps with determination and a strong desire to overtake. We can still have a good race, and we remain confident!”.