There is no great victory without a valiant opponent.
Johann Zarco and Lorenzo Baldassarri gave us a superb show during this chaotic Moto2 race.
We were thrilled, we held our breath, we were even afraid, but in the end everything went well and we can salute the two champions with respect. Because if one is already confirmed, there is no doubt that the second will soon be confirmed, given what he showed us yesterday...
Johann zarco: “It was a good weekend. Despite starting 6th, the team and I had a good feeling and we were just concerned because everyone is fast in this category. We worked on my adaptation to the bike throughout the weekend, attacking to see how, step by step, I could get the best out of it.
The first start was good, although I had some problems with the rear tire and was sliding a bit. I saw that I could get back on track and fight for the podium when the red flag came out.
I was lucky that three very good drivers had to start from the back of the grid, and I took advantage of the fact that there were only 10 laps to attack.
The fight with Baldassarri was incredible and he drove really well. I was aggressive and wanted to maintain my position during the last turns because I knew I could win if I arrived first on the straight.
These 25 points are just what I needed to get back into the fight for the championship. »
Moto2 World Championship Standing 2016
1. Sam Lowes (Kalex) 98 points
2. Alex Rins (Kalex) 96 points
3. Thomas Luthi (Kalex) 82 points
4. Johann Zarco (Ajo Motorsport) 81 points
5. Dominique Aergerter (Kalex) 52 points
