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Somkiat Chantra claims his first MotoGP point at Assen, credits Aleix Espargaro for in-race guidance.
Somkiat Chantra made history by earning the first MotoGP point for a Thai rider with his 15th place finish at the Dutch Grand Prix at Assen. Despite finishing last in the Sprint race on Saturday, he capitalized on race-day incidents and followed Aleix Espargaro to secure the final point. Espargaro, replacing the injured Luca Marini, battled chatter issues and gradually slipped back in the field. Chantra closely followed Espargaro throughout the race, learning valuable lessons and making a pass in the closing laps to secure the point. Both riders expressed gratitude for the experience, with Chantra mentioning the team’s support and the need to continue pushing for more points in future races.
