Enea Bastianini secured a 6th place finish at the Assen Grand Prix on June 28, marking his 100th Grand Prix.
What happened?
Bastianini rode his KTM to a strong finish, despite the bike's limitations.
He used both a saber and a foil to navigate the track.
The Tech3 rider didn't shy away from the battle, aiming to raise the bar as the season continues.
Why it matters for Enea Bastianini
Bastianini had an ace up his sleeve at the TT, namely Jenny Anderson, the electronics engineer who worked at HRC during the Marquez era.
Her presence provided Bastianini with additional support over the weekend.
What comes next?
Bastianini commented on the race, saying it was a good race, but he fell a little behind the riders up front and had to close the gap.
He managed to close the gap and finished about one second behind the leading group.
The result gives Bastianini motivation and the drive to keep improving.
He rated the weekend as positive, mentioning that he likes the way the team works and how they're working together.
Bastianini also mentioned that he hadn't mentioned it yet, but he had a new electronics engineer in the pit, Jenny, who was excellent.
She used to work with Marc Marquez back when he was at Honda, and filled in for Bastianini's engineer, who just became a father.
The final battle with Marc Marquez was intense, with Bastianini thinking Marquez touched the green.
They crossed the line almost side by side, but Bastianini managed to exit the last corner better.
Bastianini picked his win in Austin as one of the best Grand Prix of his career.
He finished the race about one second behind the leading group, while the Aprilias had a bit of an edge.
Bastianini aims to continue improving and raising the bar as the season continues.
The Assen Grand Prix was a significant event for Bastianini, marking his 100th Grand Prix.
He proved to be the best on his KTM at Assen, finishing 6th at the end of a tough race.
The glass is half full for Bastianini, who is looking to build on this result and continue to improve.
The presence of Jenny Anderson in the pit was a significant factor in Bastianini's success.
She brought valuable experience and expertise to the team, having worked with Marc Marquez in the past.
Bastianini's result at Assen is a testament to his hard work and dedication to the sport.
He is determined to continue pushing himself and improving his results as the season progresses.
The Assen Grand Prix was an important milestone for Bastianini, and he will look to build on this result in future races.