Rookie Andrea Iannone (Energy T.I. Pramac Racing Team) posted a top-ten finish, bettering his practice-lap times in the early part of the race and staying firmly in the draft of fellow Ducati rider Nicky Hayden.
In the latter stages, however, the forearm problem that he had experienced during the Qatar race weekend once again forced him to ride defensively, as he lacked the necessary strength to control the bike.
Andrea Iannone
“We improved a lot today. Yesterday I wasn’t competitive at all, and I couldn’t take full advantage of qualifying. It was a shame because if I had managed to start further ahead, maybe it would’ve been more enjoyable, although I think it still would’ve ended the same, as I started losing a lot of strength in my right arm after a few laps. Seven laps in, I started to feel really bad, and I had to conserve my strength. It was very difficult, and unfortunately I couldn’t control the bike. Anyway, it was still a good race; I was more aggressive and confident right away, and I was even able to stay ahead of Nicky for a little while, which is really good for me. I learned a lot of things that will be useful in the future.”
Pramac Racing Team Press Release
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