Fenati gave a great performance in front of home fans and, after running at the front throughout the race, he barely missed the victory.
After starting from third row, he mixed audacity and strategy in his overtakes. Lapping constantly under the 2 minute mark, Romano did not let Viñales and Cortese pull away, followed by Antonelli in fourth position.
With 8 laps to go, the rider signed the fastest lap with a 1'58"642 and pulled away together with the two at the front, fighting for the victory until the very end. He was just 0.020 seconds behind Viñales on the finish line.
With this results, he goes back in fourth position in the standings behind Cortese, Viñales, Salom and leads among the rookies.
Starting from the 19th spot, Tonucci tried a comeback but was slowed down by traffic early on. He managed to climb back from 25th place to 14th, fighting for points with Martin, Calia, Techer and Finsterbusch. In the final rush, he closed in 16th position.
Michael Ruben Rinaldi (wild-card and Team Italia Moto3 rider in the CIV championship), scored his first point in the world stage, finishing 15th.
Romano Fenati (Team Italia FMI FTR Honda#5) 2nd, + 0"020
"It's been a hard and fair race. When we lap so close, everyone could win and I'm happy for my result. Now we have a little break, but I want to stay focused on what we've done so far. I can't wait to head to Indy, as it has a fascinating history."
Alessandro Tonucci (Team Italia FMI FTR Honda#19) 16th, + 36"285
"I didn't start well but once I found my rhythm I came back. I tried to attack and did some good overtakes. Before last lap I virtually had points, but I was pipped in the slipstream during the last straight. The first half of the season ends here, and I hope the second half is better."
Roberto Locatelli (FMI Technical Coordinator)
"Romano proved to be a top rider in Moto3. Alessandro got off a difficult start, but came back nicely. The team is working at its best, and we're ready to face the second half of the championship."
Team Italia FMI Press Release
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