Gino Rea travels to the penultimate round of the Moto2 World Championship at Phillip Island this weekend in high spirits after scoring a fantastic debut podium in the series at Sepang last Sunday. In wet conditions the British rider charged from 22nd position on the grid to lead the race when the red flags emerged, only for the result to be taken back a lap. Third place, however, was a welcome result and with uncertain weather predicted in Australia this weekend there could be the opportunity for further celebrations 'Down Under'.
Gino Rea
“To come from 22nd on the grid and finish on the podium was an amazing moment for me and I am still buzzing off it. The problems that I have with the bike in the dry are vastly reduced in the wet so I can ride around them and perform to the limit of my potential. Now I want to show that I can do it in the dry too so that is the aim, working alongside the team. We will try our best to find a good setting for the bike in Australia and keep improving right to the end of the season."
Fausto Gresini
“The race at Sepang was exciting but because of our sad memories there I could barely watch it because I was so nervous. Gino did an amazing job and maybe deserved the win although the race was stopped at the right time and we have absolutely no complaints about that. Now I would really like to see him transfer his pace in wet conditions to the dry. He is making great progress and his feeling with the bike is improving so hopefully the result from Sepang can give him the confidence to do well at Phillip Island, a circuit that should be suited to his riding style.”
Gresini Racing Moto2 Press Release
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