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Alvaro Bautista says he had no grip “from the beginning to the end” as he slumped to sixth in Misano WorldSBK Race 1.
Factory Ducati rider Alvaro Bautista expressed his frustration with the lack of grip during the first WorldSBK race at the Emilia-Romagna Round. Despite finishing seventh, Bautista was moved up to sixth due to a time penalty for Sam Lowes. He struggled with rear grip in the hot conditions of the race, where the track temperature reached 47C. Bautista highlighted the difficulty he faced with grip throughout the race, affecting his lap times and competitiveness. He emphasized the importance of improving rear grip to enhance overall performance in future races. Bautista remained hopeful for finding solutions to his bike’s issues and aiming for better results in the upcoming races.
