Sam Lowes had wearing proclaimed loud and clear that he was still in the race for the title, this time, with 60 points behind Johann Zarco, he is probably no longer there.
A fall, again, the 22nd of the season, on the second lap of the race effectively put an end to his hopes. No explanation from the spectacular and fiery British driver but a little cough from his team manager…
Sam Lowes: “Too bad, I felt good and I felt comfortable with the bike, but at turn 10 I suddenly lost the front and I crashed. I don't know what happened, but the fall surprised me a little because, as I said, I felt comfortable and the bike was working well. Now we are looking forward to the upcoming race in Australia, at a circuit that I really like. »
Fausto Gresini: “I am very disappointed, because we made another mistake in a race where we had a chance to do very well. Sam is a very good driver, but I think in this case it would have been better to manage the race without taking too many risks during the first laps. We leave Japan with a bad taste in our mouth, but we are looking forward to the next race in Australia. »
