Three Aprilias in top five in Buriram sprint

The performances of the Trackhouse MotoGP Team riders were also noteworthy. Raúl Fernández progressed from Q1 to Q2, qualified third and claimed third place in the sprint, while Ai Ogura, who started eighth, finished fourth after a strong recovery ride.

JORGE MARTÍN
“The sprint went well. I got off to a good start and also had a great battle with Raúl. After a few laps, I had to slow down because I wanted to manage things, but fifth place is still a good result. I am pleased with the solidity and consistency I am showing this weekend and I am optimistic ahead of the main race.”

MARCO BEZZECCHI
“I made a mistake, unfortunately. I tried to tighten my line a bit more and touched the inside white line, which caused an initial front-end tuck. Then, when I opened the throttle to try to lift the bike, the front tucked completely and I slid off. A pity.”

FABIANO STERLACCHINI
“Since Friday, all our riders have been strong and we have shown great consistency. Right from the start of the season, the project has shown clear progress in the areas where we were previously weaker. Overall, it was an extremely positive day; it’s a shame about Marco, but these situations are part of our job and won’t discourage us.”