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Enea Bastianini Issues Strong Criticism of KTM: “This Situation is Unacceptable!”
Italian rider Enea Bastianini made a strong statement regarding the chronic issues with the KTM RC16 motorcycle’s front end and the urgent need for the team to resolve them. His performance drop at the Mugello Circuit highlighted his concerns and disappointment regarding the matter.
Details of the Collapse at Mugello
The Tech3 KTM pilot emphasized that the high pace he displayed throughout the weekend completely vanished when the races began. Unable to compete in the Sprint race and the main race, Bastianini attributed the root cause to a serious lack of stability in the motorcycle’s front end. Specifically, during races where he displayed strong tempos on medium tires, the motorcycle lost control and he was unable to participate in the race, causing significant disappointment.
“Friday’s pace was really good. I was very strong with the medium tires too.”
Bastianini stated that the motorcycle’s biggest problem was the lack of sufficient feeling and support from the front, highlighting the control losses resulting from an inability to transfer sufficient load to the front tire. This situation, which made it difficult to control the motorcycle at high speeds, especially when approaching braking zones, made the ride extremely challenging.
Technical Details and Quotes
The Italian pilot, in statements such as “the limit is always on the front,” clearly expressed that the motorcycle’s front wheel was not receiving sufficient support and that this was negatively impacting the ride. He also stated, “We’re getting no support from the front tire. The motorcycle starts to move too much after three laps.” emphasizing the continuity and severity of the problem.
Bastianini noted that a similar issue experienced during the Austin weekend posed a serious safety risk, stating that the front wheel occasionally lost contact with the asphalt and the motorcycle moved towards the side. “It was really frightening in Austin,” he said, expressing how deeply this affected him.
Expectation of a Solution from KTM
Bastianini, who is awaiting support from KTM engineers to solve the motorcycle’s stability issues, stated, “I hope to find a solution for the future. I’m waiting for the KTM engineers to say something about it. Because it’s impossible to continue like this.” emphasizing the urgency of the situation. Alongside his performance drop at Mugello, his biggest goal for the remainder of the season is to be able to find a solution to KTM’s stability issues at the front.
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