Taiyo survives in extreme weather, while Mario falls, fighting for podium places

The weather conditions we've found today in Phillip Island were complicated: cold, rain and strong wind. But the race was going on. Our riders did a good start, Mario P8 and Taiyo P10, after one lap, after starting from the back of the grid. They had a good pace on the wet. Until mid-race, Mario was fighting for a podium. We're sure today was his day, but unfortunately, he crashed on lap 11. We're sad about that because he had clear options for a podium. Taiyo managed to finish P7. To finish in such a complicated condition isn't easy. I think it was one of the most challenging races of the year, but finally, we managed to be there. 

I'm happy about my race here in Phillip Island. I struggled a bit this weekend because I've been doing the practices riding alone, without slipstreams. But the conditions today have changed radically. I tried to finish the race at my pace. P7 is more than I expected in these wet conditions. 

What a pity! I did a fantastic start and first lap today, gaining 15 positions. I was doing a good race before I lost concentration because my bike and visor's screen fogged up. I couldn't see the way and where were the patches. That frustrated me so much. Without these issues, I'm sure I had options to fight for the podium because I was in the top group. Unfortunately, I crashed. I cannot describe it with words, my frustration. But I take it as a lesson.