Tonucci (Team Italia FMI FTR Honda#19) raced with a constant, competitive pace after having solved his issues during the warm-up session. Starting from 14th position, he climbed back steadily until reaching the Top 10, and was not far from the leading group with a few laps to go. While fighting against Antonelli, Sissis and Kornfeil, the Italian seized 12th place, 3 seconds behind winner Salom
Romano Fenati (Team Italia FMI FTR Honda#5) was struck by bad luck. After a strong start to the race, he stayed with the leading group with the objective to strike his attack toward the end and fight for the podium. During lap 9, however, he was stopped by a technical problem. He still managed to keep his fourth position in the standings and leadership among rookies ahead of Rins.
Alessandro Tonucci (Team Italia FMI FTR Honda#19) 12th, + 3"067
"During warm-up we finally capitalized the work done with the team and found positive solutions. I didn't start well, but climbed back to the front. I made a small mistake with two laps to go, and lost the chance to fight for the Top 10. Still, I'm satisfied, and this result makes me hopeful ahead of the Asian and Australian races. We can do better!"
Romano Fenati (Team Italia FMI FTR Honda#5) retired
"I started well. It was a close race, and a big group was fighting for the podium. Unfortunately a technical issue forced me to retire. As Valentino said in 2010, "I hoped nobody would win" as I watching the race from the pits. Anyway, these things happen. I'm very motivated ahead of Japan, where I want to redeem myself on a track that I don't know but is home to Honda, a bike which I'm proud to race with."
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