Race
Moto3 2024
Round 13

Furusato Narrowly Misses Podium in an Impressive Race at Misano

sm Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli

The Honda Team Asia riders successfully completed the 13th race of the Moto3 World Championship at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli. Japanese rider Taiyo Furusato delivered an outstanding performance, finishing in 4th place after leading the race at some moments and battling for a podium position until the finish line. Thai rider Tatchakorn Buasri finished 21st, after a determined effort to break into the points zone throughout the race.

Furusato Narrowly Misses Podium in an Impressive Race at Misano
Hiroshi Aoyama
Hiroshi Aoyama
We just concluded a thrilling Moto3 race here in Misano. The San Marino Grand Prix delivered a thrilling spectacle over 20 laps. Taiyo Furusato had an incredible start, gaining multiple positions right from the beginning. Similarly, Tatchakorn Buasri, starting from 26th, advanced 10 positions early in the race. Both riders showed remarkable determination at the start.

Buasri was competing within the third group, fighting for points. He reached 20th place during the first lap, but lost positions later, ultimately finishing 21st. Furusato maintained a strong pace throughout the race, even leading at several stages and challenging for the podium. Unfortunately, he finished 4th by a very narrow margin. While a fourth-place finish is commendable, we believe we had the potential for more, perhaps even victory.

I’d like to thank our riders, staff, and sponsors for their unwavering support. We’ll regroup and come back stronger for the next race, which will be held here at Misano in two weeks.

Taiyo Furusato
Taiyo Furusato 72
Honda Team Asia
I have mixed feelings about today’s race. On one hand, I’m pleased with my performance, but I’m disappointed with the final result. I felt strong throughout the race and managed my tires well to maintain grip toward the end. However, I didn’t execute the final laps as effectively as I could have.

I did my best today, and though I’m somewhat satisfied with my overall performance, I know I could have achieved more. I’ll learn from this experience and come back stronger for the next race here at Misano, where I’ll give everything to fight for victory.

Tatchakorn Buasri
Tatchakorn Buasri 5
Honda Team Asia
Although I had a good start, I struggled to keep pace with the group and didn’t feel confident throughout the race, which impacted my performance. Fortunately, the next race will also take place here at Misano, giving me the opportunity to improve my riding and regain the confidence I had in previous races.

I need to focus on improving my speed in the first two sectors of the circuit. I’ll review video footage and data to address these weaknesses, and I’m committed to working harder for the next race. I apologize for today’s result, but I won’t give up. I’ll fight for a better performance in two weeks.


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