Raul Fernandez endured a real ordeal during the Malaysian Grand Prix. Extreme temperatures and difficult racing conditions pushed the TrackHouse Racing driver to his limits, forcing him to almost retire mid-race.
Raul fernandez finished the Grand Prix MotoGP de Malaysia in trying conditions, finishing 16th, just outside the points. The oppressive heat made the race particularly difficult for the TrackHouse Racing, who shared his impressions after the race.
« It was super hard to manage, especially with the temperature on the moto. I was exhausted in the last four laps ", he said. His main goal was to finish the race, out of respect for his team and all the mechanics who worked hard. I tried to finish the race out of respect for the team " he added, highlighting the impact of the conditions on his performance.
The last four rounds have been particularly trying for Fernandez. He struggled to find some respite, explaining: “ I started well, I was with the group, but I couldn't get past. It's quite difficult on stop-and-go circuits, because we have to do a lot of work on our bike. »
Raul Fernandez: “ I was destroyed by the heat of the motorcycle »
He teamed up with Aleix Espargaró throughout the race, but the heat made the situation unbearable in the final laps. I was destroyed by the heat of the bike, trying to get some air. It's really difficult, especially when you have a wake. You don't get any air, so you can't cool your body He explained.
Closely following other drivers made things even more complicated for him. " I think that Maverick Vinales started well and did the whole race without suction, so he was alone. Maybe for this reason he was able to manage the race " he observed. On the other hand, he and I will espargaro were caught in the same group, and the fight for freshness was constant. I had four bikes in front of me the whole race, and we were both at our wits' end " he added, lamenting conditions similar to those he had experienced in Thailand the previous year, but " maybe a little worse this time ».
Overall, the race was a huge challenge for Fernandez, but the problems Aprilia remain, which does not bode well for the future RS-GP drivers that are George Martin et Marco Bezzecchi.
