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Pol Espargaro ‘struggling to adapt’ to ‘race situations’ in MotoGP comeback
KTM’s Pol Espargaro admitted to struggling with race situations compared to test settings, following the MotoGP Australian Grand Prix sprint where he finished ninth. Espargaro, filling in for the injured Maverick Vinales, cited an unbalanced feeling due to his soft rear/hard front tyre choice during the race. He also mentioned difficulties adapting to bike turbulence and weight transfer issues when racing alongside others. Despite these challenges, he expressed contentment with his overall performance and confidence for Sunday’s race. Enea Bastianini, Espargaro’s teammate at Tech3, faced a tough qualifying session but managed to improve during the sprint, finishing in the top 10. Bastianini highlighted his progress with hard front tyres and a more standard bike set-up, aiming for a strong showing in the main race on Sunday.
