Enea Bastianini was among the riders who made an incredible comeback at the Czech Grand Prix in Brno. Starting 17th, the Italian climbed to 10th position by the end of Sunday's race, and was the top KTM rider that day. It must be said that Pedro Acosta's umpteenth retirement due to mechanical problems certainly helped him achieve this feat. Clearly, these reliability issues at the Mattighofen-based manufacturer are becoming very frustrating.
“Bestia” was satisfied with his Sunday in Brno. “It was a very difficult race, it was very hot, and when you are stuck behind too many bikes, you find yourself in a critical situation because you can’t follow your line. With each lap, I felt a little more comfortable, and at the end, I was able to attack a little more, ” he told our microphones after crossing the finish line.
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He emphasized the very tricky conditions that the MotoGP riders had to contend with during the Grand Prix. “ Today, our limit was the front of the pack. I think I prevented the front from breaking away five or six times, it was crazy. I tried to stay close to Martin, but I wasn't comfortable in that part of the race, and in the end, even though I was close, it was too risky to take chances. When you're close to the other bikes, the rear tire degrades more, and the front is on the edge in the corners. Saturday was better, and it's important to understand why that wasn't the case on Sunday, ” he added.
Western and Central Europe are currently experiencing a heatwave, and this will likely be the case in the Netherlands in less than a week. Bastianini warns of the difficulties this could cause. "Next week won't be any easier because it will be 34°C again in Assen. It's difficult, but we remain optimistic," he concluded.
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Result of the 2026 Czech Grand Prix MotoGP:
Ranking credit: MotoGP.com
Cover photo: KTM
