MotoGP, Qatar J3, Enea Bastianini (KTM/11): "We must continue to attack and try to improve"

The Qatar Grand Prix wasn't easy for Enea Bastianini, but despite a disadvantageous starting position, the Team KTM Tech3 rider showed real fighting spirit, finishing the race in 12th position, then 11th after his teammate Maverick Viñales' penalty. Starting from 20th place on the seventh row of the grid, Bastianini staged a comeback of his own, battling throughout the race with several top riders, including Raul Fernandez, World Champion Jorge Martin, Jack Miller, and 2 Moto2024 World Champion Ai Ogura.

« The start of the race was a bit difficult“, admitted bastianini after the race. I had trouble overtaking some riders, which made me lose time and I made a few mistakes. Otherwise the pace was good" added the pilot KTM Tech3. According to him, he encountered some difficulties in the quick left turns, which slowed him down in his attempt to catch up with the drivers ahead of him. However, he said he was satisfied with his performance, noting that his pace was similar to that of the leaders and that he had managed to progress compared to the day before.

« I'm happy with our progress compared to Saturday, and I think we were more competitive on Sunday. We have to keep pushing and trying to improve." he concluded, showing optimism for the next races.

**Nicolas Goyon: “ with Enea Bastianini we know the potential is there »**

Bastianini's team leader, Nicolas Goyon, also praised the driver's efforts, noting that he had shown good pace and gained many positions. We know the potential is there. We just need to better understand qualifications and work on the fast lap to have a better chance of beating us at the front" , said SupportHe added that the team remained optimistic, focusing on the positives from this weekend and preparing for the upcoming races in Europe, including Jerez.

Le Qatar Grand Prix has been a tough race for bastianini, but his comeback and solid pace throughout the race suggest potential for improvement. However, he will need to improve his qualifying performance further to have a better chance of fighting for higher places in future races. For now, the Italian driver remains optimistic and looks forward to the European tour to continue improving his performance.