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An ugly smash up triggered by John McPhee’s crash forced the marshals to wave the red flag that stopped a race dotted by numerous crashes.
The second start took place about 25 minutes later, with race distance reduced to just 10 laps in which Brad Binder ran away at the front from the first turn, winning for the sixth time this season to confirm, once again, that his Moto3 World Champion title is fully deserved: the fastest, the most complete, the most strategic rider, is the team Ajo KTM South African. “I knew I would have to gain space and time straight away, because in just 10 laps you need to act immediately - Brad celebrated in the parc Fermé - I am pleased with my win, but even more so for my brother Darryn’s fourth place.”
Andrea Locatelli rode a fantastic race with his team Leopard KTM and with this second place finish, he adds a podium result to the one he had already achieved in Germany. The rider from Bergamo was never a concern for Binder, but he still put in an excellent performance: “It was a very difficult weekend. Evidently, when it rains and the sun shines I do well. Maybe the gear ratios were not perfect, but I am pleased with this second place. Moto2? I am getting heavier and taller. I can’t wait to move up. Moto3 is starting to feel like a bit of a tight fit.” Andrea feels like it is a tight fit, but he is faster and faster.
The most spectacular stage of the race was the battle for third, where at least 12 riders took a turn in the position that would earn a spot on the podium and, with a perfect lap, Aron Canet got the upper hand on the entire group, with Darryn Binder, Brad’s brother, bringing home an excellent fourth place.
Belgian, Livio Loi finished fifth, followed by Honda rider, Jorge Martin on his Mahindra, and Ramirez, also astride a Mahindra, and eighth place went to Japanese rider Hiroki Ono astride his Honda. From Frenchman Julies Danilo to Spaniard Maria Herrera, fifteenth, the gaps could be measured in metres or even in centimetres, and the times were truly minimal.
As mentioned, the race was characterized by the numerous crashes, including some truly significant ones: the Italian component was the one with most riders on the ground after a double contact between Di Giannantonio and Bagnaia, up to the crash triggered by McPhee who cut down Bastianini and Migno, as well as the tumble taken in the initial stages by Nicolò Bulega, who is still leading in the rookie standings. If we add Antonelli’s crash and the ride through levied against Lorenzo Dalla Porta for a jump-start, Locatelli’s second place at Phillip Island is the only bright spot on a dark day for the Italian colours.
Overall standings: Binder 294, Bastianini 164, Navarro 143.
