Huge runner-up Fabio Quartararo at the GP of the Americas, again ahead of Bagnaia, which now gives him a 52-point lead over the Italian. In other words, if in Misano your Yamaha is able to cross the finish line in front of the Ducati of Pecco, he will be champion without having to wait for Portimao or Valencia.
-A second place that tastes like victory?
-It has been the second best known place in my career. Because before starting the race I felt a little more stressed, but in the first corner the stress went away. And I only thought about doing the race. And I’m very happy because I was finally able to finish in front of Pecco, who had come from doing two very good races.
-Was it impossible to follow Márquez?
-I tried to escape with Marc, because he had a very strong group behind him. But all weekend I haven’t been able to keep up with Marc’s pace, especially with used tires. But we have more than achieved the objective of the weekend, because we came here to be on the podium and we came out with more points of advantage.
-He will have a title ball in Misano …
-The plan will be the same. I don’t want to obsess over this. We have a good advantage and I don’t think I will have to take risks at Misano. In the previous race Pecco was very strong, so let’s see if we can keep calm, because I am gaining experience every race.
-On a physical level, has it been more or less difficult than expected?
-When I finished the warm up I didn’t feel too good, because I did 10 laps, which was half the race distance and I felt it was going to be difficult. But when you are in the race it is different, because the adrenaline gives you a plus
-How did you see the Moto3 accident?
-The last three accidents have been in the small categories. And it is true that for them the slipstream is very important, but you cannot change the direction in the middle of the straight. I know it wasn’t Deniz’s intention, but I think it’s okay that there are big penalties for drivers who commit dangerous actions.