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Raul Fernandez explains why his strategy that won the Mugello MotoGP Sprint isn’t repeatable in Hungary.
Raul Fernandez explained that his successful strategy in the Mugello MotoGP Sprint, where he opted for the medium-compound rear tyre instead of the soft-compound, would not have been effective in the half-distance Hungary race.
Despite his dominant performance in Italy, Fernandez finished fourth in Hungary as he and all other riders on the grid chose the soft-compound rear tyre for the race.
He pointed out that the track layout at Balaton Park made it difficult to warm up the medium tyre due to the number of left turns, unlike the situation in Italy.
Fernandez expressed satisfaction with his performance in Hungary, considering the constraints they faced in utilizing their strengths with Aprilia.
Looking ahead to the full-distance race on Sunday, he remained optimistic about their competitiveness and pace despite the challenges posed by the Balaton circuit.
Raul Fernandez highlighted the difficulty of staying close to competitors on the track and dealing with front tyre overheating, indicating that the Sunday race could see a more aggressive approach from riders towards the end.
