Carlo Pernat has logically expressed his unconditional support for Enea Bastianini after the controversial overtaking on Jorge Martin on the last lap of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Misano. As Enea’s manager, he defends his driver while stating that he fully deserved this victory.
” He deserved this victory” he said. Pernat with conviction. When Enea starts from the top positions on the grid, he can play the race. He wanted to win and the championship is still open. He really wanted this victory, with an aggressive overtaking certainly, but it was obvious he had more. He just waited for the right moment to attack.. »
Pernat also downplays the controversy surrounding the move, pointing out that this type of aggressive overtaking is nothing new in MotoGP: ” Marc Marquez has done a lot of things like this and no one has ever told him anything. In the previous rounds, Martin closed the door to Enea, so these are situations that balance each other out.. »
Carlo Pernat: ” Enea Bastianini leaves Ducati with their 100th MotoGP victory, and the doors remain open for him »
Pernat also praised the recent performances of
Bastianiniemphasizing that he was able to qualify at the front in the last races. In the last two or three Grands Prix, Enea has managed to start on the front row. Friday has always been his weak point.but he overcame that thanks to the work with Giribuola. The difficult year he went through in 2023 had an impact, but he proves he is capable of fighting again. »
As for the future of Enea, Pernat doesn’t think signing with another team in 2025 will affect his running style: ” I don’t believe it. Enea always ran the same way, without any particular pressure. He has remained the same as in the Gresini days. The difficulties of 2023 have affected him, but he leaves Ducati with their 100th MotoGP victory, and the doors remain open for him. »
With these statements, Carlo Pernat clearly shows his support for Bastianini and his confidence in his abilities, while recalling that the championship remains open and that anything can still happen.
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