P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Enea Bastianini believes contact on the opening lap of the Indonesian MotoGP played a role in him missing out on a first top five finish of 2023.
At the Mandalika race, Bastianini achieved his best performance of the year, matching his P8 result from Sachsenring and showing great speed. Despite losing time due to a Long Lap penalty and contact with Marc and Jack at turn 11, Bastianini was pleased with his race. He started making progress after a few laps and had a consistent pace, setting the fastest lap. However, he admitted that he wasn’t fully focused and could have finished in the top five. Bastianini found himself in a difficult position between Marquez and Miller after Bagnaia held them up on the opening lap. Overall, he was satisfied with his performance and hopes to continue this level of control in the upcoming race in Phillip Island.
Source: Crash
