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Enea Bastianini admitted he “can’t explain why” he struggled to adapt his style after his first season riding the Tech3 KTM MotoGP team.
Enea Bastianini admitted struggling to adapt his style in his first season with the Tech3 KTM MotoGP team, unable to understand the reason behind it.
After joining the KTM team for the 2025 MotoGP season, Bastianini, a seven-time race winner, faced challenges due to the manufacturer’s difficulties throughout the season, managing only six podium finishes.
One of KTM’s main struggles in 2025 was adapting to the soft rear tire, crucial for qualifying, which also affected Bastianini’s performance and confidence.
Bastianini highlighted that he felt more competitive in races using the medium tire, as the soft tire made it difficult for him to have confidence and push the bike to its limits.
Looking ahead to 2026, Bastianini acknowledged the need for a reset and adjustments to improve his performance, especially in finding a more relaxed and compatible riding position on the KTM machinery.
