P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Davide Brivio says he was “positively surprised” by Raul Fernandez’s performance to win the Australian MotoGP.
Raul Fernandez’s surprise win at the Australian MotoGP impressed Davide Brivio with his maturity and race management skills. Fernandez had not been on a MotoGP podium since transitioning from Moto2 in 2022. With Marquez absent and Bezzecchi penalized, Fernandez had the opportunity to challenge for victory at Phillip Island. Brivio praised Fernandez for staying calm, managing his tires, and controlling himself during the race. Despite initial doubts, Fernandez’s progress in MotoGP has shown signs of improvement, leading to his first-ever MotoGP win in Australia. Brivio believes Fernandez’s transition from Moto2 to MotoGP may have been premature but acknowledges the progress he has made since then.
