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Enea Bastianini arrives at his home Misano round fresh from his best KTM MotoGP finish.
Enea Bastianini is heading to his most successful MotoGP circuit after a debut podium for Tech3 KTM in Barcelona, with a strong track record at Misano, finishing on the rostrum in five out of six home races since his 2021 debut. Despite a fourth-place finish in 2024, he bounced back with podium finishes, even securing victory at last year’s ‘Emilia Romagna’ GP. Tech3 KTM team manager Nicolas Goyon is confident in Bastianini’s contention this weekend, as the local hero’s confidence from the first podium of the season adds to his competitive edge. Bastianini himself is thrilled for his home race at Misano, expressing confidence in his performance and readiness to embrace the challenge of the weekend. On the other hand, injured team-mate Maverick Vinales is focusing on gradual recovery and building strength following a tough outing at the Catalan MotoGP. Goyon recognizes Vinales’ speed and emphasizes the importance of giving him time to return to full fitness post-Barcelona, as the team prepares for the Misano test following this weekend’s grand prix.
