Enea Bastianini started the Indonesian Grand Prix in the best way, setting the best time during the first practice sessions at the Mandalika International Circuit. The Ducati rider, victorious at Misano, improved his time by more than three tenths compared to the morning exercise, displaying a performance which confirms his rise in power this season.
Bastianini expressed his satisfaction during his interview with Sky Sport MotoGP: “ I’m happy, it’s a track that I likewhere I have always done quite well except last year, when I was coming off an injury. This year it’s different, I liked ridingthe medium tire took a few laps to warm up, but otherwise it was fine. » His confidence and pleasure of driving on this track are evident, reinforcing his status as a serious contender for the front positions.
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Ducati also underlined the importance of the harmony found with his team and his bike: “ now we are one with the bike and the technicians know what I want and need ».
Enea Bastianini: « everything worked, there is harmony and everything is simpler, and it is easier to move quickly »
He specifies: “ everything worked, there is harmony and everything is simpler, and it is easier to go fast even on other tracks than one like Misano. Basic setup worked fine. »
Bastianini explained that he has recently adjusted his approach to Friday sessions and qualifying, an area he was lacking previously: “ there are a few races, I changed my approach to Friday and qualifyingsomething I had always missed. At home I watch the races and, looking at ourselves from the outside, we understand what to work on. »
As for his outlook for the stock, he remains cautious but optimistic: “ It’s true that there are a lot of points to be won, but there are only a few races left. You have to believe in it more and more every day. » Despite a significant gap in the championship, Bastianini shows that he doesn’t give up and continues to fight, race after race.
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