MotoGP, Bastianini: "The Sprint Race? it's a good thing, all the more reason to do well"

In Austria, the focus is on the Red colour, because in the first eight places there are as many as seven Ducatis. So hats off to what the Borgo Panigale manufacturer has done with Zarco opening the row, while Bastianini eighth at 229 thousandths from the Pramac frenchman Johann Zarco.

On the part of the Gresini bearer, however, there is satisfaction with the work done and the impressions gathered on Friday.

"I am happy with this first day -  he said - I managed to stay in front, finding confidence riding the Ducati. I would say I can do everything with the bike with ease, and I don't think we will make any particular changes except for electronics"

Among the new features is then the chicane.

"It's not bad, but it's tough and at the same time easy to make mistakes because of the asphalt change. I enjoyed it, however, although I did not understand why my fast lap was taken away. I am not worried, however, as I am strong in T4 and also in T3".

Finally, a consideration related to the Sprint Race.

"I find out now. The Sprint Race can be a good thing, one more reason to do well. It can also be fun, looking especially at the one in SBK".