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Enea Bastianini calls Dutch MotoGP one of his best KTM races, but clear air exposed ongoing issues.
Enea Bastianini managed to turn a 20th place qualifying start into a ninth-place finish at the Dutch MotoGP, considering it one of the team’s best results in a challenging 2025 season with KTM. The feeling aboard the RC16 during slipstream moments provided encouragement for Bastianini but became a difficulty when riding alone, feeling the bike heavier and losing time. Despite starting in 16th and benefiting from incidents, Bastianini settled in the ninth position by lap 6, ultimately finishing 16 seconds behind his Tech3 teammate Maverick Vinales. Bastianini expressed the need to understand and address the performance variations when riding alone versus in a group to progress further. His performance earned praise from team manager Nicolas Goyon, who highlighted the progress made and emphasized the importance of continuous improvement in preparation for the upcoming German MotoGP double header. Additionally, Pedro Acosta, finishing fourth, emerged as the top KTM rider during the Dutch MotoGP.
