14/04/2025

First 2025 MotoE test in Barcelona: Strong debut for Baldassarri - setback for World Champion Garzo

The Dynavolt Intact GP Team kicked off the 2025 season last week with a three-day official MotoE test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. While newcomer Lorenzo Baldassarri celebrated a solid debut, World Champion Hector Garzo experienced an unfortunate start to the test and had to withdraw due to injury after an early crash.

Lorenzo Baldassarri, who was riding his MotoE bike for the first time, finished the three-day test with a best time of 1:48.181. The Italian not only had to get used to his new all-electric Ducati V21L, but also to the entire format of the MotoE category. The significantly shorter training sessions, the qualifying format, the start procedure without a warm-up lap and the short, intense races represent a completely different approach compared to the classes in which the Italian has competed so far. Despite these many new impressions, the 28-year-old quickly found a good rhythm and was able to gain valuable experience for the start of the season in Le Mans in May.

The start for Hector Garzo was less pleasing: The reigning MotoE World Champion crashed on the first lap of the first day of testing and suffered painful oedema of the trapezium bone in his left thumb. The 26-year-old Spaniard went to the IMED Hospital in Valencia for further clarification and treatment, where fortunately a fracture was ruled out - Garzo will only have to take a short break before he can tackle his title defence.

The World Champion team is now turning its attention to the MotoE season opener on 9th to 10th May in Le Mans - with an additional test day on Thursday, where both riders can go out on track together for the first time and make further progress.

Lorenzo Baldassarri

"It was an instructive and positive first test for me on a MotoE bike. I'm happy because we worked hard and well over the three days at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. The aim was to understand the bike. Unfortunately, we didn't have that much time on the track, which would have been important, because in MotoE you have to completely change your approach. But I've been preparing for it for some time and I quickly got used to the bike. After this test, I have some clear ideas of what I need to work on. I need to change my riding behavior in some areas that I'm used to on other bikes."

"If I summarize this test, I have to say that it was not easy at the beginning, but after three days it became more and more my bike. The last day gave me a lot of confidence and I also understood better how the team works and proceeds. My crew chief and my mechanics work very precisely, I think we are a good team. I was just a bit disappointed about what happened with Hector, because we couldn't go out on track together and learn from him. We'll have to wait until Le Mans for that. But I'm happy for him that he didn't suffer any more serious injuries than he was told here at the medical centre. Nevertheless, I wish him a speedy recovery and can't wait to do another test at Le Mans on Thursday, then with him."

Hector Garzo

"I'm disappointed that the test ended so quickly for me, but at the same time, I'm really grateful I didn't suffer a serious injury. It felt great to be back with the team and to see the new colors for the first time. I'm super excited to kick off the season in Le Mans and try out the new tyres—I've heard they’re working really well. I can’t wait to be back on the bike and give it my all. Let's see how the season unfolds, and hopefully, we can deliver another great year like we did last season."

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