Somkiat Chantra finishes 16th in Barcelona
Circuit de Barcelona-CatalunyaIDEMITSU Honda LCR rider Somkiat Chantra finished 16th in Sunday's race at the Circuit of Barcelona-Catalunya.
・Thai rider Somkiat Chantra completed a consistent race, making a solid return after missing several races.
・Despite facing some challenges, he remained determined to achieve the best result possible.
・He eventually crossed the line in 16th place, narrowly missing out on points, and showed resilience while still recovering physically.
Positive signs for Zarco despite race-ending crash in Barcelona
CASTROL Honda LCR rider Johann Zarco crashed out of Sunday's race in Barcelona while fighting for a top-five position.
・Starting from 7th on the grid, the Frenchman made a strong start and quickly gained positions.
・Zarco showed a competitive pace and was battling for the top five when a crash at Turn 10 ended his race.
・Despite the setback, the rider highlighted that he felt stronger than in Saturday's Sprint and took positives from the overall weekend.
I'm happy with today's race. I managed the situation well and had a stronger pace. I'm quite satisfied with the improvements we've made, and physically, I felt better than in the Sprint. Now I'll focus on recovery over the next few days to be fully ready for Misano.
I'm happy with today's race. I managed the situation well and had a stronger pace. I'm quite satisfied with the improvements we've made, and physically, I felt better than in the Sprint. Now I'll focus on recovery over the next few days to be fully ready for Misano.
Overall, it was a positive race and a clear step forward compared to yesterday. Of course, I'm disappointed about the crash. I wasn't taking unnecessary risks; I was just trying to catch the rivals, but at Turn 10, I hit the bumps and went down. In those conditions, it's difficult to control the bike. The important thing is that I felt stronger and made progress during the race, and that gives me confidence. The goal now is to keep this momentum going into Misano next week.
Overall, it was a positive race and a clear step forward compared to yesterday. Of course, I'm disappointed about the crash. I wasn't taking unnecessary risks; I was just trying to catch the rivals, but at Turn 10, I hit the bumps and went down. In those conditions, it's difficult to control the bike. The important thing is that I felt stronger and made progress during the race, and that gives me confidence. The goal now is to keep this momentum going into Misano next week.
