After spending a number of laps within the Indonesian MotoGP looking for a means by way of Pedro Acosta, Luca Marini has heaped reward on the Spanish rider’s defensive driving.
Acosta led early on, however was quickly handed by Fermin Aldeguer who went on to win by nearly seven seconds.
His battle then was with Marini for a number of laps, with the Italian capable of finding his means by way of at flip 12 twice. On each events, Acosta was capable of reply: first at flip 13, then at flip 16.
Marini would go on to complete fifth after contact with Raul Fernandez, whereas Acosta briefly misplaced second late on to Alex Marquez, however was then capable of recuperate it.
Marini specifically was impressed with Acosta’s defensive show after the race.
“Pedro [Acosta] blocked fully all people, he did a tremendous race,” Luca Marini stated after the Indonesian MotoGP.
“KTM each time permits them to brake super-deep, and in addition he used the medium [compound] entrance [tyre], perhaps even for this; and the bike accelerates in a means that was unbelievable – a lot sooner than Ducati, additionally.
“So, it’s very tough to overhaul. I attempted many instances however then he overtook me once more.
Marini added that his personal race was affected by the tyre stress woes he encountered within the Dash.
“I used to be managing a bit my tyre stress as a result of after the race of [Saturday] I used to be nervous a bit bit [about] it,” the Honda HRC rider stated.
“However then I believe that I had a very good tempo to be in P2 simply, simply I wanted to make a very good overtake on Pedro and never let him cross me once more.”
