Luca Marini feels as though a maiden MotoGP victory was there for the taking during the sprint at Mandalika.
Starting from pole for the first time in his premier class career, Marini was overtaken at turn two by Maverick Vinales before eventual race winner Jorge Martin also came through a few laps later.
“Proud of the whole day,” said the Italian. “Since the Misano test I am feeling great with the bike. I made a huge step forward but then I decided to break my collarbone in the worst part of the season. With the grand prix set to include a further 14 laps, Marini admits his strategy will need to be different than in the sprint.
“But with more laps it will be really tough so the strategy is to not stress too much my body because I want to arrive at Phillip Island in good condition.Teammate Marco Bezzecchi has grabbed many headlines so far this season, and rightfully so for his stunning performances.
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