“It is like beginning a brand new World Cup”

In Australia, the penultimate GP of the season takes place with a really unsure classification: Quartararo leads with 219 factors, simply two greater than Bagnaia, with Espargaró at -20, Bastianini at -39 and Miller at -40. For the World Cup chief, nonetheless, the detrimental weekend in Thailand should be canceled first. “In Buriram I anticipated a greater race – the Yamaha rider confesses on the press convention – we made a mistake from the primary second, it was tough for me”.

The Frenchman hopes for redemption and beneficial title factors at Phillip Island: “We’re virtually degree on factors with Pecco, however there’s additionally some. Aleix Espargaró, Bastianini and Miller not distant.” In Australia, nonetheless, there would be the unknown rain: “We acquired it unsuitable in Thailand however I am not anxious in regards to the potential moist monitor. We all know what occurred and we’ll be prepared if it rains.”

Solely 2 factors behind the French, Pecco Bagnaia awaits the seventh victory of the season: “As Quartararo mentioned, it is like beginning a brand new championship – emphasizes the Italian from Ducati – 5 riders can win the title, Fabio and I’ve extra alternatives. This 12 months all the pieces can change. The potential which he has. he’s very excessive for the time being and we’ve to take advantage of him.” Australia is maybe one of the best circuit to attempt to transfer up within the drivers’ standings: “It is great to race right here, I am all the time joyful once I come to Phillip Island – it is a race weekend however you are feeling extra relaxed, I do not know why. 2019 was my greatest efficiency, I actually loved driving and I’ve improved since then.”

Within the race for the World Cup, though farther from Quartararo than Bagnaia, there are additionally some Aleix Espargaró and Jack Miller: “It isn’t simple to assault with out making a mistake – says the Spaniard – but it surely’s the second of fact. 20 factors are few but it surely’s not simple to recuperate in three races, you need to push and recuperate.” The proprietor of the home of Ducati echoes: “For certain the strain is extra on the others, Quartararo specifically. My place with respect to the others is constructive, let’s attempt to hold having enjoyable and get good outcomes, then we’ll see. how’s it go. end.”

Lastly, Australia could be one other milestone within the restoration and progress technique of Marc Marquez: “For me it will likely be vital to see the bodily progress, after Thailand it was tough for him to recuperate though I really feel good now. It’s a weekend the place I should attempt some issues sooner or later and this will likely have an effect on him a bit “. however now we’ve to maneuver on to the info. Bodily I really feel higher and higher, we’ll perceive my efficiency and Honda’s after which we’ll attempt to give 100%.”