Interesting ride, interesting curves! Especially since the podium for once presents us with three drivers having made three choices of different tire configurations.
Second turn; Marc Marquez in Soft/Soft is above the rest but his time advantage is reduced to a second in the third, then barely in the next.
Cal Crutchlow (Dur/Dur) is the fastest on the 5th lap and that's a sign, but as he is then sailing in 13th position, no one notices...
However, these times continued to improve until the 9th lap, before gradually increasing, which did not prevent him from taking command on the 16th lap before putting in a strong effort to ensure his victory.
Behind, Valentino Rossi (Soft front/Hard rear) is a little less efficient due to its front tire but appears more regular. He will avoid the mistake of wanting to follow Crutchlow when he passes him on the 7th lap (no drop in time). Unlike the Ducati and Lorenzo, it will not damage its soft front tire.
Third, Marc Marquez is also the first Soft/Soft driver. Understanding that there would be no change of bike, he saved his tires by riding on eggshells, forcing the pace a little only at the end of the race to secure the podium. His tires do not seem damaged at the end of the race; despite a poor choice of tires given the circumstances, a demonstration of intelligence and talent.
Loris Baz, in Hard/Dur, did not come far from getting on the podium. Two laps before the checkered flag, he was even on pace to do so. But Marquez accelerated and Loris slowed down…
