The Austrian MotoGP Grand Prix offered a race full of twists and turns, particularly within the TrackHouse Racing team. The two teammates, Raul Fernandez and Miguel Oliveira, spent a good part of the main race engaging in an intense duel. Despite a slightly slower pace, Fernandez spent several laps ahead of Oliveira, adding an extra layer of tension to the competition.
Asked after the race about this fratricidal battle, Raul fernandez was sincere about his feelings: “ it was good; I'm a little disappointed, because I didn't see it and I bothered him for a few laps »
Fernandez, who ultimately had to retire due to a mechanical problem in the second half of the race, also admitted that he probably would have acted differently if he had known it was his teammate Olive tree who was right behind him. “ Maybe with my problem, if I had seen that it was Miguel, I would have opened the trajectory more so as not to embarrass him. But somehow it's hard to know, I can't see who's behind me. »
A bitter end to our tale at the Ring.
The race began with a great start but had to enter the pits towards the end due to a technical issue with the bike.Onwards and upwards as we head to Aragon for the 3rd home GP 🇪🇸#AustrianGP | @ 25RaulFernandez pic.twitter.com/Kpf3taNY5B
— Trackhouse MotoGP (@TrackhouseMoto) August 18, 2024
Raul Fernandez: “ It's hard to know, I can't see who's behind me »
For its part, Miguel Oliveira did not hide his frustration regarding these " useless battles » on the track, especially with his own teammate. However, the Portuguese pilot also showed understanding of the situation: “ he wants at all costs to finish in front of me, it creates unnecessary battles during the race, but I understand »
These exchanges demonstrate the complexity of relationships between teammates in the world of MotoGP, where the desire to surpass one's direct opponent can sometimes come into conflict with team dynamics. In all cases, the tension at TrackHouse Racing during this Austrian Grand Prix was palpable, and it will be interesting to see how this rivalry develops in the races to come.
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