MotoGP, Misano J3, Enea Bastianini (Ducati/3): "the championship? I believe in it more now than after Aragon"

Enea Bastianini managed to secure a solid third place at the San Marino Grand Prix at Misano, despite a day that started badly for him. The 26-year-old from Rimini admitted he didn't feel good in the morning before the race, but still managed to climb onto the podium for the sixth consecutive time at Misano. I didn't feel very well in the morning, that's why I'm happy with the podium" , did he declare.

During the race, bastianini had to face several challenges, including changing weather conditions. The weather made things difficult and we took a risk when the rain intensified to try to reduce the gap with Pecco Bagnaia" , he explained. At one point he was close to his teammate, but the battle with Brad Binder et Jack Miller, who were coming back strong, complicated the situation. Enea Bastianini started the race from 8th on the grid, and although he managed to move into the lead, he had to juggle managing his tyres in precarious conditions.

**Enea Bastianini: “ I used the soft tire on the rear »**

The choice of tires also played a crucial role for him. I used the soft tyre on the rear, which was good in the first half of the race, but I suffered a little towards the end" he admitted. bastianini said he didn't have a good feeling with the medium tires during Friday's practice, but he plans to test them again in the next practice.

Regarding the rain that disrupted the race, bastianini said he felt the rain would remain light, which led him not to return to the pits to change bikes. On this track, you can feel when it rains harder and I had the feeling that the rain was still light, so I thought it was better not to turn in the pits. It turned out to be the right decision."

Thanks to this strategy and its tenacity, Enea Bastianini continues to hold fourth position in World Championship, demonstrating once again his ability to shine in home races. Moreover, he concludes with this mention which says it all: " the championship? I believe in it more now than after Aragon »...