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Rinaldi: “I wanted to show off my speed and that’s why I made mistakes”
Rinaldi, who has won three races in the WorldSBK as a factory Ducati rider, will be leaving the team at the end of the season. He will be replaced by WorldSSP champion Bulega. Rinaldi has often been the best factory rider after the top three riders (Bautista, Razgatlioglu, and Rea) in 2021. However, his inconsistent performances have been a prominent issue. Although Rinaldi’s pace has matched the top three riders at times, his results have not reflected his performance, as he has only accumulated six podium finishes. Rinaldi has struggled to match the success of Bautista, who has won 19 races compared to Rinaldi’s zero. Despite Ducati not requiring Rinaldi to win races due to Bautista’s talent, his seventh-place standing in the championship and frequent mistakes have led to the team considering other options for 2024. Rinaldi now feels the pressure is off and he can enjoy the current situation, admitting that he made too many errors in the past.
Source: Crash
