Catch up on all the hottest topics from Motegi which saw Jack Miller take victory
The Japanese GP proved a drama-filled and action-packed race, and has left us with no shortage of topics up for discussion. See what’s got everybody talking from the second fixture in the all-important triple-header.
“It’s going to be awesome having Jack at KTM”
Ducati’s Jack Miller put in a sensational ride at the Japanese GP to take a fourth-ever premier class race win, and his on track rivals lavished praise on his superb performance, with future KTM teammate and fellow podium finisher Brad Binder leading the way.
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Binder: “Congrats to Jack, he was on another level today. When he passed me, he literally disappeared in about three or four laps. I could see he was on a roll and knowing Jack I thought he’d have the hard too. By about Lap 10, I knew we weren’t gonna see him again. Hats off to Jack and it’s going to be awesome having him in the team next year.”
Cal Crutchlow: “If I don’t win, the only person I want to win is Jack! He’s one of my best friends and he deserved it, he rode away from everybody. There’s nothing better than a race like that.”
Francesco Bagnaia: “The only sweet taste from today is for Jack. I’m happy he won the race.”
“It’s frustrating and I can’t overtake”
Championship leader Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™) breathed a sigh of relief after taking the chequered flag, with his title rivals unable to punish his underwhelming P8, and even allowing the Frenchman to marginally extend his advantage in the standings. Despite this, Quartararo made his frustrations clear.
“I couldn’t overtake riders. The only rider I could overtake was Marini.
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