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Bautista: “It was 100% my mistake, I threw away a race I was enjoying a lot”
Alvaro Bautista was on track to claim his 20th WorldSBK win of the year before a surprising crash cost him the victory. Bautista admitted that it was his mistake and he threw away a race that he was enjoying. He expressed his regret to his team, Ducati, and sponsors, and acknowledged that mistakes can happen in racing. Despite being 38 years old, Bautista believes that it is important to learn from the mistake and become a better rider. On the other hand, Bautista’s teammate, Michael Rinaldi, had a successful day as he secured his first win in over two years. Rinaldi fought hard and managed his tire well, and his late-race pace helped him catch and pass his competitors. He apologized for Bautista’s crash and wishes him the best for the next race. Rinaldi is determined to always be in the fight for victory.
Source: Crash
