MotoGP Netherlands Assen J2, Luca Marini (Ducati / 10) clashed with Enea Bastianini: “it was not my fault”

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Luca Marini had a complicated Sprint race, to say the least. After qualifying in third position, we could expect a solid run like only he knows how to do. Indeed, his consistency in performance is quite impressive, and contrasts with the more explosive profile of his teammate Marco Bezzecchi. However, once the lights went out, nothing went as planned. Already, a flagrant lack of rhythm due to difficulties with the front tire, then a penalty for having cut the last chicane following a collision with Enea Bastianini.

” I had the penalty because another driver touched me in the last chicane. I didn’t see it and I didn’t know who it was. I just tried not to fall” says Luca Marini for speed weeka situation reminiscent of that of his half-brother and mentor Valentino Rossi in the last lap of the 2015 Dutch Grand Prix. This time it wasn’t about Marc Marquez, but by Enea Bastianini. Luca Marini continues: “I don’t understand this penalty because it wasn’t my fault ». “Bestia”, he has another explanation: “I overtook him, he got stuck and he rolled on the green part”. Of course, the two Italians do not agree on a common version.

Luca Marini is therefore ranked tenth, after crossing the line in eighth position. Finally, the result, even without penalty, was not exceptional either. The Mooney VR46 Racing Team driver is well aware of this: “It’s hard to find an explanation for today. This afternoon, it was a disaster. I had big problems, especially with the front tire, we need to understand why this was the case. »

A complex situation, and a problem to be corrected without delay; Marco Bezzecchi is in great shape, and it’s starting to show. Do you think Luca Marini can return to the top flight tomorrow? Tell us in the comments!

Result of the MotoGP Sprint at the Dutch Grand-Prix TT Assen:

Ranking credit: Motogp.com

Photo: Michelin Motorsport