Surprised to Break into the Top 10
Enea Bastianini reflected on his unexpected top-10 finish at the Thailand GP, admitting that while he felt some improvement during the morning warm-up, he hadn’t anticipated such a result. His choice of the soft tire helped boost his confidence, allowing him to maintain a steady pace in the second half of the race. More importantly, battling with other riders helped him identify key areas for improvement, which he sees as a valuable takeaway for future races.
Enea Bastianini’s Comments
“I felt some progress in the warm-up this morning, which gave me a positive mindset heading into the race. But honestly, I didn’t expect to finish in the top 10. The soft tire choice gave me confidence, and I was able to ride smoothly in the latter stages. The battles with other riders helped me pinpoint areas where I need to improve, which is a big takeaway from this race.”
（Photo courtesy of michelin）