MotoGP | GP Qatar Race: Bastianini, “We did something unique”

GP Qatar Gresini Racing – An extraordinary Enea Bastianini won the Qatar Grand Prix, the first race of the 2022 MotoGP, held at the “Lusail International Circuit”.

The Team Gresini rider ran an attacking race; starting from the front row he battled with Marc Marquez and above all with Pol Espargarò's Honda, with the #44 having taken the lead of the race, but having to surrender to the "Beast" with 4 laps to go. Here's what he said to Sky Sport.

Statements Enea Bastianini Victory GP Qatar MotoGP 2022

“We did something unique, we worked well with the team and we started off on the right foot. We were also strong on pace, even in this morning's warm up. At the beginning I tried to manage the race, then I attacked Pol (Espargarò) and managed to win. From then on I no longer understood anything. I saw Pol go long, then I didn't have my arm and the victory came."

Statements Enea Bastianini Dedication Fausto Gresini Victory Qatar GP MotoGP 2022

“It's difficult to explain what I'm feeling, it's something unique that I would have liked to share with Fausto (Gresini, ed.). We had the dream of arriving in MotoGP together and we succeeded, even if Fausto is no longer here. However, this is not the time to cry but to honor him and celebrate. It was a heartfelt weekend, we seemed like an official team, zero pressure and desire to reach the goal.”

Statements Enea Bastianini Thanks Victory Qatar GP MotoGP 2022

“I thank my family who is at home, my father, my mother, my girlfriend and my friends. It's very important to be mentally well.”