Aleix Espargaro: Over the limit, proud, nothing more I could do Full story 👉 MotoGP AustrianGP
With team-mate Maverick Vinales crossing the line 13th, the Red Bull Ring proved to be the RS-GP’s worst race since COTA in April.
However, Espargaro was the only rider in the final top eight to use the soft rear tyre and - after being just one place behind Quartararo at the midway stage - dropped back to seventh, until Jorge Martin’s last-lap fall. “Sincerely, it’s a shame that Pecco and Fabio finished 1-2, but on my side, with this bike here today, I’m happy.”The Red Bull Ring’s hard acceleration and braking meant a return for the stiffer, heat-resistant, Michelin rear tyre construction last seen at Mandalika.
“We tried everything. Moving the engine [position] quite a lot during the weekend. Making the bike longer, a lot lower. But this bike doesn't like the apex [here]! “We had some problems with the system during this weekend. Nothing happened during the whole season but I had a problem on Friday or Saturday, and again today.
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