Rins, who started the race from 10th, felt it was a slow race and gradually moved up to the front. The race was carefully planned and challenged with the team even before the start. He said he would like to dedicate this victory to the Hamamatsu staff, a team that has been working hard even after Team SUZUKI ECSTAR withdrew from MotoGP.
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I’m very happy to win
Alex Rins
“I’m very happy to win. This is the last time I will drive at Phillip Island with the SUZUKI ECSTAR Team. The team had very difficult times during the season, and it was a great result for the Hamamatsu staff as well. It was the feeling was good from the start and I was able to save the rear tyre.”
“When I was racing behind Pecco and Martín in the early laps, I felt the pace was quite slow, so I thought I would go to the front and save the rear tyres, but Ducati was passing me on the straight easily. racing behind the Ducati because it would be too late. “
“I was able to show some speed in the extras towards the end of the race. I’m very happy.”
“Before the start, I was watching with the team where the rear tire was going to be difficult. We were able to go in at high speed.”
“For the team, it was big news that I wouldn’t be taking part in MotoGP next year, and after that news I was in shock as I collided with another rider and fell. I also injured my wrist at Montenero. But I didn’t ‘ Some of the staff have contracts for next year, but some don’t.
“We’re very happy with the win itself, and it’s a result we deserve. To be honest, the GSX-RR is not a bike that can set a single lap time. Something like that is possible.”
“I’m very happy with the win after fighting with Valentino in Austin, and the win with Marc at Silverstone on the last lap. But it was a clean fight in that.”
（Photo courtesy of michelin）
