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Raul Fernandez led for most of the Australian GP sprint, but ended up second
Trackhouse Aprilia’s Raul Fernandez admitted to pushing too hard in the early laps of the MotoGP Australian Grand Prix sprint, hindering his ability to fend off Marco Bezzecchi. Despite grabbing the lead on the first lap and leading for the majority of the race, Fernandez was ultimately overtaken by Bezzecchi in the final laps. Bezzecchi secured the win, while Fernandez celebrated his second consecutive sprint podium in MotoGP.
Reflecting on his performance, Fernandez acknowledged that he gave his all but struggled with tire wear towards the end. Looking ahead to the upcoming race at Phillip Island, Fernandez expressed confidence in his ability to challenge for victory based on the setup work done with the medium rear tire. Fernandez remains focused on his own performance, aware of Bezzecchi’s potential to make a comeback despite having to serve a penalty on race day. The key for Fernandez is to stay relaxed and maintain a strong mindset heading into the next race.
