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Raul Fernandez “couldn’t enjoy riding” early in the MotoGP season, top ten run continues at Assen.
Despite initially being overshadowed by his team-mate Ai Ogura at the beginning of the 2025 MotoGP season, Raul Fernandez’s consistent performance with a third consecutive top-ten finish has brought him within five points of the Japanese rookie.
Following his impressive come-from-behind performance from 15th to 8th place in the Dutch MotoGP, Trackhouse Aprilia rider Fernandez received praise from team principal Davide Brivio for his resilience.
Expressing his satisfaction with his progress, Fernandez credited the support from the Trackhouse team members, including Justin Marks and Davide Brivio, for helping him overcome early season challenges and find his rhythm on the track.
Acknowledging the struggles he faced at the start of the season, Fernandez emphasized the team’s role in helping him elevate his performance, leading to consistently strong showings in the top ten.
Looking ahead, both Fernandez and Brivio are now focused on building on this momentum to aim for even higher finishes in upcoming races, as the Spaniard solidifies his position as a top contender in the MotoGP standings.
