Ce Japanese Grand Prix will have been in certain aspects that of all or nothing. All for Marquez titled in MotoGP and nothing for Yamaha abandoned in the gravel trap. A pattern that also applies to Moto2 with Zarco taking the chestnuts from the fire devouring Sam Lowes and Rins. Except that the Spaniard intends to rise from his ashes very quickly.
Arriving one point behind Motegi in the provisional general classification, it is a deficit of 21 units that he deplores as he heads towards Phillip Island which will be the next match in a week. Enough to take a hit to morale, especially since the physical side is affected. But this is not knowing well Alex Rins which, in taking stock of its Japanese debacle, calmly looks forward to its Australian deadline: “ Phillip Island should suit us » swear on speedweek the driver Sito Pons who remembers taking pole position and taking the victory last year. “ I'm 21 points behind Zarco, but the pressure is on his shoulders. There are still a lot of points to take so we will see how it goes by the end of the championship."
Regarding Japan, he explains: “ it was a very difficult weekend. I made a small mistake and fell on my left shoulder which caused me pain. For the race, I was forced to take risks. I got off to a great start and was motivated, but I had difficulty braking which made me lose control of the front wheel. I still left because there was perhaps a chance to score points thanks to the racing incidents. But in the end, I placed twentieth ».
We will recall that with his victory at Motegi, Tom Luthi was remembered fondly by all. The Swiss are now 21 points behind Kidneys, while there are still three events to go.
