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Bassani: “I want to battle for the podium, not top five”, Oettl under “pressure”
Bassani struggled during the Spanish round of the championship, finishing in 19th place in Friday practice. Although he improved over the weekend, he wasn’t satisfied with his performance, as he had been competing near the top in recent races. In Race 2, without his crew chief, he managed to find a good rhythm and finished in fifth place. Bassani expressed his frustration with the bike’s handling and his desire to battle for the podium rather than just the top five. On the other hand, fellow Ducati rider Philipp Oettl had a strong weekend with three top eight finishes. However, it’s unlikely to secure his position for the next season as Andrea Iannone is expected to replace him at GoEleven Ducati. Oettl admitted to feeling pressure as he doesn’t have a job for next year yet, but he remains optimistic about finding a good opportunity and his main goal is to stay in WorldSBK with a competitive seat.
Source: Crash
