The Thailand Grand Prix left a bitter taste for Enea Bastianini. After a sprint victory, the Italian experienced a nightmarish Sunday, marked by a fall and an altercation with Race Direction. The Ducati rider denounces regulatory vagueness and arbitrary decisions that, according to him, distort the competition. The cause of his anger? A clever maneuver by Marc Marquez … Explanation.
Enea Bastianini had a roller coaster weekend at Thailand Grand Prix. After a resounding victory in the sprint race on Saturday, he faced disappointment on Sunday, finishing a frustrating 14rd position after one kick which relegated him to the back of the grid. Although he managed to get back on track, bastianini expressed his dissatisfaction to the Race Direction, accompanied by the Ducati representative, Davide TardozziHis unrest was linked to a controversial decision regarding a sanction imposed on Marc Marquez after contact with Joan mir.
bastianini argued that when Marquez had to give up his position, he should have done so with him, given that he was right behind the Spaniard at the time of the incident. However, Marquez took advantage of a clever maneuver while overtaking Takaaki Nakagami, then allowing himself to be doubled, thus allowing him to serve his penalty without losing precious time.
bastianini stressed that this strategy could set a problematic precedent for future races. He said: " I contacted the Race Direction to clarify some things. In theory, Marquez should have given up his position with me, but he was smart. This can create a precedent, and even though Marc was very clever, it is something that needs to be clarified »
Enea Bastianini also attacks Fabio Quartararo
The discontent of bastianini did not stop at this incident. He also criticized the procedure of the College of Sports Stewards, considering that The current rule, which allows the driver three laps to return to his position, is too lax. " In race management, I didn't get a clear answer ; they simply said they understood, but nothing more He explained.
The Italian also expressed his irritation following a manoeuvre by fabio quartararo which forced him to reduce his speed in turn 1, causing him to lose several positions. The mistake in turn 1 bothered me, because Quartararo eliminated us both. When I came back I had to cut the gas and I lost several positions, a bit like what happened to Pecco on Saturday. “, he stressed.
Despite this unfortunate outcome, bastianini remains convinced that he could have aimed for a good result, potentially even a podium. I could have played for the podium, maybe not for the victory, but I would have fought with Acosta" , he said. However, he noted a lack of grip at the front, which complicated his recovery after contact with Quarterly.
bastianini also commented on the title fight MotoGP between Francis Bagnaia et Jorge Martin, noting the return of bagnaia towards victory. I was waiting for Pecco to come back. I didn't understand why it was difficult for him to be in front, but he definitely needed this victory. It's an open and exciting battle between the two “, he concluded.
In short, the weekend of bastianini en Thailand It was a mixture of elation and disappointment, but his fighting spirit and desire to perform remain intact as he prepares for a Malaysian Grand Prix that he won last year and where he sees himself getting that again, without in the least considering helping his teammate against the Pramac rider.
