Fernandez sets his sights on the Moto2 title

Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Augusto Fernandez headed into the summer break equal on points at the top of the Moto2 Championship after back to back victories.

His first year with the orange machine after moving across from Elf Marc VDS, Fernandez started slowly but has come alive in recent races. Securing his first win at the French Grand Prix, the Spaniard went on holiday on a high after taking the top step at both Sachsenring and Assen.

“These last few races have been the best, and the end of the first half of the season was very good,” he reflected after some well needed rest. “The entire weekend in Germany was amazing, because we led the way and we did a great job. The Dutch GP was also very good, as all the victories have been. We have done a great job in all of them, but if I had to choose one it would be Sachsenring.”

His Assen victory also secured Fernandez’ name in the history books as the 50th Spanish winner at the venue.

“It is a circuit that I like very much, and where I have always obtained good results, even in smaller classes,” he said of the Dutch track. “I also won my first big race there. I’ve always gone well there and coming into the weekend off the back of the victory in Germany was an incredible way to end the first half of the year. You couldn’t ask for more.”

While Celestino Vietti was the clear favourite for the title at the start of the season, the Mooney VR46 rider has had a tricky time of late. Something that Fernandez has suitably capitalised on, but did he expect to be this strong?

“At the beginning of the year I had the same expectations, which was to fight for the Moto2 World Championship,” he confirmed. “However, with the beginning of the season that we had, everything became a bit difficult. We