Introducing Estonian Grand Prix 2019 entrants, all of whom meet the four criteria. questions. Today's interviewee is Mihkel Osula, who last year won the B600 class last year, but this season he's already qualified for the Superbikes. is now competing in the Superbikes.
How do you characterise auto24ring - what are the pros and cons of the track?
The good things about the track are the different nature of the bends. There are both fast corners and slow corners. Also, the slope of the corners varies, which is to be expected, each corner must be approached differently in terms of driving style. There are also the track surface is excellent - there are no bumps, no holes that make the ride obstacles. If there's one thing to complain about, it's the safety zones, which should ideally be bigger, so that in the event of a mistake, you can immediately if you hit the dirt/grass.
What's yours with this plans for the season?
The plan for this season is Definitely to reach the podium in the Superbike class and offer competition to the the front runners. As this is my first year in 1000cc. class, there is a lot to learn. There is a big difference between 600cc and 1000cc machines difference in both power and sometimes riding technique.
Please describe 5 sentence to describe your racer journey.
My racer journey started in 2008 and I raced for 4 years. After that came year break and I was back on the track in 2013. Apart from 2013, I stepped away from motorsport again, but my soul would not allow me to get back into the sport. and in 2017 I bought a 600cc bike, which I was already riding in the summer. In 2018 I managed to win the B600 class. I also managed to I managed to catch the eye of Vihur Motosport for the 2018 season, who (in cooperation with Bikepoint) helped me to get a "big" bike for the 2019 season, and Thanks to this, I will be competing in the "jewel in the crown" of the Superbikes in 2019. Ducati Panigale V4. I'm extremely happy with my progress so far and I believe there is still a long way to go and a lot of progress to be made!
What would you recommend for a young guy just starting his racing career?
Young people must be brave enough to ask more experienced racers for help. Often, a short chat with a faster competitor or a rider from a larger machine class can help them to understand the track better, and give them some good tips on setting up the machine as well as driving it. It is also important to remember that fast time comes with time and that all the riders we have today have developed through experience and many miles.
Mihkel Osula on the left with another Vihurmoto rider Sander Luisk, Marko Rohtlaane and a representative of Bikepoint at the Tallinn Motor Show to present the new wheels. Photo by Karola Koopu.
