It is the last act of the season. Adrenaline at the highest levels, in Imola Armando Pontone is ready to face a weekend of fire with one big goal: to win third place in the general classification. A milestone within reach for the Cassinate rider of the Bike & Motor Racing Team, currently fourth at -4 from the much desired square occupied by Pusceddu. A few days before the official start with the first free practice scheduled for Thursday, the '92 class expressed great confidence and optimism.
 
Armando, we are close to the last round of the season. What feelings accompany you to this important appointment?
 
“They are really special, difficult to explain in words. I can tell you that the work done to face this season has been really a lot both on and off the track. I tried to get everything running at its best, taking care of everything down to the smallest detail: from the body to the bike, passing through marketing. Nothing was left to chance, which is why I am happy and proud of what I did ".
 
You will play for third place in the overall standings, what would this goal represent for you?
 
"The third place is objectively within reach, even if arithmetic does not condemn me even for the second. I will certainly try to the end, giving battle on the track. I'm ready and charged ”.
 
From 1 to 10 what grade do you give to your season? Do you think the Imola epilogue will affect your overall assessments?
 
“I assign myself a nice 7.5 which could become 8. I had a lot of consistency in terms of performance, maybe I made some mistakes because I lacked cunning. I think of some qualifying not managed in an optimal way, so much so that I often found myself forced to recover in the race. Well, a more accurate management of qualifying might have made me win a few more races. I'm not the type who tends to hide their mistakes. Indeed, I believe that recognizing them is the best way to improve ”.
 
What year have you experienced in teamwork with your team and what aspects are you focusing on most for the weekend?
 
“It has been a great year, being on the podium so many times is a source of pride for the team. After last year's National Trophy title, it wasn't easy to repeat. Instead, an immense work has been done in terms of the team, which is why I am proud of my team to whom I extend a heartfelt and dutiful thanks ”.
 
Is there a message you want to send to your supporters?
 
“Obviously, I thank them because they have shown a great interest in me. My city, in this, has carved out a special role: Cassino made me feel like a true champion and I will never forget this. Then, first of all, I would like to thank all the sponsors who are by my side. Then Motorsport Italia for having believed in my potential, the P80 Asd, the DigitalUp, my communication staff and my parents together with my girlfriend who supported me unconditionally. I promise you that I will fight with all my strength ”.