In the KTM-Tech3-Ass race from Italy, Enea Bastianini finished 4th in the Sprint race and 10th in the Grand Prix. These performances highlight the need to find a solution for the results in Italy, the situation in Indonesia, and the race in Australia.
Sprint and Grand Prix Performances
Enea Bastianini finished in 11th place in the Sprint race in Italy and completed in 10th place in the Grand Prix. These results reflect his thoughts on the difficulties of starting positions and subsequent developments in the race.
If you have to start from last, it is always very difficult at the beginning. And as the group shrinks, it becomes easier for me to catch up.
Wind and Motorcycle Issues
Bastianini mentioned the problems he experienced due to the wind shadow of other riders. He stated that his motorcycle was restless behind others. He expressed that the situation was better from the middle to the end of the race and that he recovered. He stated that he was faster at the end and performed well in the race, but was not satisfied because he did not place in the top 10.
But I had big problems with the wind shadow of others. My motorcycle was very restless behind others. It was better from the middle to the end of the race and I recovered. I was faster at the end and I performed well in the race. However, I am not really satisfied because I did not place in the top 10.
Control Issues in Corners
Bastianini stated that he did not want his motorcycle to be on the edge of the track in corners and that it could not be steered. He said he felt the turbulence of the rider in front. He emphasized that this situation needs to be investigated.
If you are going in a corner behind another rider, you do not want your motorcycle to be on the edge of the track and it cannot be steered. You feel the turbulence of the rider in front.
A Solution is Sought for Australia
Bastianini stressed that this issue needs to be investigated, emphasizing that they know the wind will be stronger in Australia than here. He expressed hope to find a solution with the team.
We need to investigate this because we know the wind is stronger in Australia than here. I hope to find a solution with the team.
Statements
Enea Bastianini said the following about his race experiences:
If you have to start from last, it is always very difficult at the beginning. And as the group shrinks, it becomes easier for me to catch up. But I had big problems with the wind shadow of others. My motorcycle was very restless behind others. It was better from the middle to the end of the race and I recovered. I was faster at the end and I performed well in the race. However, I am not really satisfied because I did not place in the top 10. If you are going in a corner behind another rider, you do not want your motorcycle to be on the edge of the track and it cannot be steered. You feel the turbulence of the rider in front. We need to investigate this because we know the wind is stronger in Australia than here. I hope to find a solution with the team.
Explanations
Enea Bastianini:
It was the same on Saturday. If you are going in a corner behind another rider, you do not want your motorcycle to be on the edge of the track and it cannot be steered. You feel the turbulence of the rider in front.
Figures
- Enea Bastianini finished in 11th place with 122 points in the 2026 MotoGP season (Tech 3).
- Archive: Bastianini overtakes KTM rider Acosta in race (October 4, 2026)
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