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Bastianini Criticizes KTM: “We Have Some Limits”
The French Grand Prix weekend was a thrilling and controversial turning point for Enea Bastianini’s Tech3 KTM. The Italian rider, who finished seventh, openly discussed some limitations in the motorcycle’s performance, charting a crucial roadmap for future developments for the team.
Lessons Learned from the Race
Following his successful navigation of two crashes and the challenging conditions that followed over the weekend, Bastianini delivered an effective performance in Sunday’s main race. However, a crash in qualifying and a late fall in the sprint race hampered his performance, resulting in a result below expectations.
Prior to the race, starting from 14th, Bastianini stated, “We finished today, but I crashed twice yesterday. I tried to hold my position. My expectations were a little higher than the result I achieved.” He explained the complexity of the race and the reasons for not meeting his performance expectations.
The KTM motorcycle’s maneuverability, particularly with soft rear tires, was a key focus for Bastianini. “I think we have some limits at the moment. We need to understand what they are,” he emphasized, highlighting a serious issue with tire management. Pushing the motorcycle with soft tires was “very difficult” for Bastianini, who noted “excessive movement” in the bike and how this significantly impacted his riding. He also indicated that his pace was below his normal rhythm at the end of the race, further impacting his performance.
Folger’s Resurgence
Technical Director Jonas Folger had returned to MotoGP after a long absence due to injury. Having finished 73 seconds behind the leader in his first race in three years, Folger commented, “It was a tough race, but the goal was to complete it and continue to learn. Especially the physical fatigue in my left shoulder challenged me. Overall, the weekend was better than I expected.”
An Important Step for the Team
Bastianini’s performance in Le Mans demonstrated KTM approaching a certain level in race tempo, while highlighting the need for continued development in tire management and motorcycle balance. For Tech3, Folger’s ability to complete a race distance after a long absence was considered a significant achievement. The team’s result at its home race in Le Mans was generally considered a good start for the team.
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