Bastianini fifth at Losail as KTM vibration hampers pace

Enea Bastianini finished fifth at Losail, behind Marc Marquez and Ogura, and ahead of Pedro Acosta, making him the top KTM rider. The Tech3 rider said he had hoped to fight for the podium but could not keep pace once Marquez pulled away halfway through the race.

Bastianini said Ogura pressured him throughout the race, and he also reported a vibration on the left-hand turns that had not appeared during the week. He added that a hit to his helmet left him slightly disoriented by the end of the race.

Bastianini said he was pleased to be the top KTM in the standings this season, though he has yet to reach the podium, and he wants to give the result to his team with two races left.