Ferrari leads Italian 1-2 in stunning Misano E-pole shootout
The reigning Cup winner takes the FIM Enel MotoE™ World Cup Saturday spoils for the first time - but will start from Row 2. There was a lot to smile about for some of the home heroes after FIM Enel MotoE™ World Cup E-Pole at the Gran Premio Lenovo di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini, with Matteo Ferrari (Trentino Gresini MotoE) taking his very first E-Pole after snatching the honour from compatriot Mattia Casadei (Ongetta SIC58 Squadra Corse). The 2019 Cup winner and Misano victor won't start from the front, however, with Casadei promoted to P1 as Ferrari serves a three-place grid penalty for his crash with Eric Granado (Avintia Esponsorama Racing) in Jerez. Third fastest in E-Pole was Xavier Simeon (LCR E-Team) as he pipped rookie Lukas Tulovic (Tech 3 E-Racing), but the German will move up to start alongside the Belgian on the front row. The story of the day - as well as the polesetter, front row and penalty on the way - was a difficult E-Pole for Eric Granado as the Brazilian ran afoul of track limits and had his lap cancelled. He'll therefore start from the back, and will be one to watch as he tries to move forward in the short dash of a MotoE™ race that awaits. That drama came late as the runners headed out in the order set by their Free Practice times - with the fastest going last - creating plenty of stories throughout the field. Read the full article
