MotoGP riders and Team Managers reflect on Valenci...

MotoGP Rider Quotes

Marco Bezzecchi – P1

“This was a improbable season finale. Raúl positively put me to a tough take a look at through the race as a result of he was actually quick and good, particularly within the finale, however at the beginning I had arrange the race nicely and created some margin that I knew I’d be capable of handle. The final two laps weren’t simple, however I wished this victory a lot and I simply stayed tremendous targeted, making an attempt to not make any errors in any respect.”

Raul Fernandez – P2

“I’m very pleased. My shoulder shouldn’t be at 100% however I attempted to provide 100% – so, I’m actually pleased. If somebody would have informed me one week in the past that we might have been preventing for the victory right here, I might have by no means believed it. That is very nice teamwork; my crew is all the time supporting me and in addition my household. I believe this podium is for my mother and father – they’ve had an incredible day with my brother profitable his first Moto3 race and now we’re on the rostrum as nicely. I’m tremendous pleased and I can’t wait to get pleasure from with them. This yr was fairly lengthy – I would like some relaxation and after that now we have to organize 2026 very nicely. I believe we aren’t able to combat for the title, that will be too optimistic, however we’re able to do these sorts of races, in some circuits and that is vital and will get me expertise in preventing on the entrance.”

Fabio Di Giannantonio – P3

“Double podium in a single weekend: this has been my finest season in MotoGP. I’m tremendous pleased to complete the season like this. I additionally had plenty of enjoyable right this moment within the battles. In the beginning I didn’t have the tempo to remain on the entrance, then I settled into my rhythm, regardless that it was too late to catch the primary two. However I managed the rear tyre nicely and received to the tip in good condition. Within the final two laps I made my decisive overtake and took third place. I’m very pleased with my crew; we’ve all the time caught collectively, even within the powerful moments. We by no means gave up and all the time labored at our most. On Tuesday now we have the exams for 2026, and we’ll already begin working to be even stronger subsequent yr.”

Pedro Acosta- P4

“It may have been higher however we gave what we may. We actually needed to handle the tires right this moment and we missed grip at the beginning. For a way we began the championship then to return again to 4th shouldn’t be too dangerous and we have been persistently within the high 5 nevertheless it was nonetheless not sufficient. I discovered loads as a rider…however I would like extra. We’ll cross our fingers for the Tuesday take a look at and we’ll see what now we have however then now we have time till the take a look at in Sepang subsequent yr.”

Fermin Aldeguer – P5

“It’s all the time vital to complete the season with a great outcome. To overhaul your teammate on the final nook shouldn’t be probably the most nice factor; I want it have been one other rider. Due to Gresini and Ducati for permitting me to expertise an extremely clean season, and now it’s time to consider 2026.”

Alex Marquez – P6

“We don’t know precisely what occurred. We have to analyse the information. Between the fifth and the seventh lap, we misplaced plenty of efficiency and now we’ll work to get a greater understanding of it. A sixth place shouldn’t be the kind of outcome we wished to complete the season with, particularly after feeling good on the bike within the early levels. Nonetheless, it’s a 9 out of 10 season.”

Luca Marini – P7

“A improbable outcome ultimately, we actually wanted this seventh place and I used to be so targeted on getting it. With how we have been wanting till this morning, it appeared arduous at some factors, however I believe it reveals the progress now we have made this yr to have the ability to overcome this. Thanks to my crew, to Honda, not only for right this moment however for the entire yr – now we have improved the entire bike a lot and we’re already wanting ahead to subsequent yr. I’m actually pleased to remain contained in the Honda household as a result of it’s an incredible group and we’re all working collectively very nicely and on course. One thing to have fun tonight earlier than it’s straight again to work on Tuesday. Due to everybody.”

Brad Binder – P8

“I wished extra from right this moment. I had a great begin once more, not fairly like yesterday, however I wished to pick-off extra guys however I lacked a bit extra tempo and the most effective I may handle right this moment was eighth. A troublesome yr. I really feel like I can do loads higher than I did. Issues didn’t gel this season, even when we did make some small enhancements on the finish. I’m wanting ahead to Tuesday.”

Jack Miller – P9

“It was a great race, regardless that I suffered from having to push an excessive amount of to stick with the blokes. In turns 1, 2, 6 and as much as 8 the tyre was spinning massively, however you may‘t sacrifice something there as a result of the others aren‘t, and so they‘re gaining. So we‘re spinning greater than the others, with much less acceleration. I attempted to handle the left-hand aspect of the tyre on entry and management the way in which I used to be carrying the velocity, however ultimately, with ten laps to go, the tyre gave up and I used to be simply bleeding time, making an attempt to outlive. We all know the problems. Now we‘ll put this bike within the cellar and begin engaged on the brand new one to see what we are able to do. It gained‘t be as huge a step because the one I had through the yr, going from what I knew to this bike. Over the season we‘ve been up and down — some good highlights and a few respectable lowlights too — however within the final couple of races, since Australia, we‘ve managed to know the entrance finish a bit extra. Perhaps we misplaced just a little when it comes to outright efficiency, however we gained good suggestions in stability and in managing the tyre. Now I perceive this bike increasingly. Subsequent yr‘s bike can be completely different, however the DNA is similar. Lastly, let me say goodbye and thanks to Miguel, who raced his final MotoGP race right this moment. He has been a improbable rider for this sport, and we‘ve shared nice occasions collectively, as we‘ve been racing one another since we have been children. It‘s unhappy to see him go away the paddock, however I‘m wanting ahead to seeing his journey in Superbike. And I‘m prepared to begin working with Toprak: he‘s one other improbable rider, and I‘m excited to see what he can do.”

Enea Bastianini – P10

“The beginning was so good! It was a bit unusual although, as a result of I noticed all of the early incidents, with Franco hitting Aleix on the grid, after which Zarco taking down Bagnaia in T4! I’m pleased with our first 4-5 laps, I had sufficient confidence to recuperate fairly just a few positions. In a while, after 10 laps, the entrance tyre began dropping loads, and I couldn’t give extra sadly. I’m normally fairly good at managing tires, however right this moment one way or the other we simply didn’t make it work. I’m fairly pleased with my protection towards Joan Mir additionally, I didn’t let it go, and it’s constructive for us to complete with a high 10. 2025 has been stuffed with ups and downs, we have been aggressive once more in the midst of the season, however then I dropped once more, and we struggled a bit extra. Tuesday’s take a look at can be essential for us with my new crew chief, we’re all very drained, however we actually need to have a great day. Additionally, thanks to Hervé and Mathilde, who’re leaving, they’ve been each nice.”

Miguel Oliveira – P11

“It was a great farewell race for me. We made just a few changes for the warm-up, the bike felt loads higher, and the race confirmed that. I had a great, constant tempo, and beginning to date again, I used to be pleased to recuperate seven positions. It was a race the place I loved myself — a pleasant option to say goodbye to my followers and in addition to the crew. Jack completed within the high ten and I used to be very shut, so it was a great day for us. Now I really feel excited for the brand new journey, but in addition unhappy to go away… a mixture of feelings. I‘m going through a brand new problem that feels as scary as it’s thrilling. It‘s unhappy as a result of I do know I nonetheless have plenty of potential on this paddock, and leaving like this isn’t simple. However right this moment was a great day — a day of celebration — and I‘m pleased to complete this manner. I‘ve had a profession that many riders can solely dream of. I‘ve had the privilege to win in several classes, and I‘ve been a part of nice groups that helped me convey out my finest potential, particularly in Moto3 and Moto2. I’m indebted to many producers, many groups, and many individuals I‘ve met over these years who introduced out the most effective in me. No matter I obtain sooner or later may even be the results of all these experiences.”

Johann Zarco – P12

“I’m actually sorry for Pecco. I used to be making an attempt to keep away from contact with Binder whereas trying to overhaul Quartararo. Within the change of path, after I made the transfer, it was very arduous to cease the bike, and I ended up crossing Pecco’s line. The affect was robust, and I’m sorry to have ended his race. I used to be anticipating the penalty. Then I used to be nearly final, so I took it simple and stayed constant with out overheating the tyre. The lap occasions have been fairly good, and I attempted to achieve as many positions as attainable. I lastly crossed the road in twelfth, and I end the yr as the highest Honda rider, which is constructive. We’re prepared for the take a look at and for what’s coming!”

Joan Mir – P13

“From the beginning of the race, we didn’t have the most effective grip however I used to be capable of be fairly comfy. Then I did the Lengthy Lap Penalty, and I needed to restart my progress, coming via fairly nicely once more till there was fairly an enormous drop in efficiency on the finish of the race. We have to examine and perceive why we had such an enormous drop. Anyway, now we have an opportunity now to look again on the entire season and be happy with the excessive factors in Motegi and Sepang. After all, there have been sophisticated moments, however I believe total we must be happy with what now we have accomplished over this yr and purpose to do extra in 2026. The path of journey is right and on Tuesday we proceed our work.”

Alex Rins – P14

“This final race was fairly demanding. It was troublesome to handle, attributable to rear tyre degradation, just like in Portimão. This weekend was just a little bit arduous for us, however I believe I used to be capable of handle it in a great way. We completed a troublesome season with plenty of studying and enhancements on my private aspect and with my crew. Now, we begin a brand new chapter. We’re going to deal with the V4. I’m tremendous excited to leap on the bike on Tuesday!”

Nicolò Bulega – P15

“We made a modification to the bike on this morning’s heat up and it labored, as I had higher grip. The begin to the race wasn’t the most effective as I needed to journey with a lowered entrance fork as much as flip 5. Then, I struggled with grip, particularly on the rear-end, and below acceleration. In any case, I’m happy with this expertise: I made my debut on the penultimate occasion and the extent is extraordinarily excessive. I’ll attempt to make a step ahead in Tuesday’s take a look at, making an attempt to lap as a lot as I can and to enhance my confidence with the bike.”

Augusto Fernandez – P16

“I believe we carried out fairly nicely on Friday. On the Saturday and Sunday, now we have confirmed what the subsequent step can be – the path we have to take through the winter is evident. It’s been a constructive weekend. Our tempo shouldn’t be tremendous far off, and the bike is behaving fairly nicely. I’m curious to see the opposite guys now, and hopefully they’ll affirm the identical factor. We’ll hold working to get the bundle prepared for Sepang in February.”

Somkiat Chantra – P17

“Right now was my final MotoGP race, and I loved it as a lot as attainable. I need to thank LCR for the work accomplished this yr; we labored arduous, and I discovered loads. Being the first-ever Thai rider to achieve MotoGP is an honour. I’m prepared for my subsequent chapter. Many because of everybody who supported me all through this journey.”

Aleix Espargaro – DNF

“Our tempo was good all issues thought of. A disgrace what occurred on the grid however actually, I really feel dangerous as a result of Morbidelli has picked up an damage. We have been racing with some harm and at the beginning it was OK, however the exhaust was dragging and the footpeg was getting increasingly unfastened, so I needed to retire. Total, I’m pleased with what now we have proven this weekend, in fact it could have been nice to have some extra tangible rewards, however this may occur. Very pleased with the work all Honda has accomplished to finish the yr on this means.”

Fabio Quartararo – DNF

“The primary 4 corners have been a nightmare as a result of I had a difficulty with the clutch. I didn’t disengage the entrance system till Flip 4. I misplaced many positions, and my tempo was not nice. I used to be pushing a bit extra on the finish to see what my tempo was with the used tyre. I used to be catching Bastianini a bit. We have been struggling to overhaul, however I used to be nonetheless making an attempt to be as shut as attainable. I didn’t do something uncommon, however I crashed. So, it was a race to neglect.”

Maverick Viñales – DNF

“I’m protecting the highs of this season, after I was on the degree, I used to be on the entrance preventing with the highest guys, which is what I need to keep in mind from this yr. Tuesday’s take a look at can be vital for us as we proceed the rehabilitation. Then, we can have the complete winter to spend time within the health club, work on myself, and are available again stronger, which is the one mindset I’ve. I’m in fact hungry for outcomes, I nonetheless need to combat for victories, so I’m already wanting ahead to subsequent season.”

Jorge Martin – DNF

“I believe withdrawing from the race was the proper choice as a result of I’m somewhat drained and I believe it’s good to show up recent on Tuesday so we are able to do a great take a look at, since now we have a number of issues to attempt. There was no level in tiring myself out now with out reaching something of substance.”

Ai Ogura – DNF

“For positive this isn’t the way in which we wished to complete the season. It’s fairly a disgrace that we ended the final race like this however, total, I believe this weekend we have been fairly aggressive and we might be pleased about that. After this sort of race, we simply want to maneuver ahead, so I’m wanting ahead to Tuesday’s take a look at. Total, I’m very pleased about this yr, particularly the previous couple of races after we have been fairly there. So, let’s have a great take a look at on Tuesday and transfer on to 2026.”

Francesco Bagnaia – DNF

“Sadly, these conditions are a part of our sport. It was a racing incident. It was absolutely constructive the truth that I didn’t get harm, as through the crash the boot hit the wheel. I felt higher at the beginning in comparison with yesterday: I overtook some riders and a few extra straight afterwards, and recovered six positions in whole. Then the incident occurred. It was a extremely difficult season, so now I need to deal with Tuesday’s take a look at. The purpose is to make a step ahead and lay the foundations upon which we’ll begin working in direction of 2026.”

Workforce Managers

Massimo Rivola – Aprilia Racing

“Lastly a season finale as protagonists. It was improbable to see two Aprilias out entrance, as we await Jorge and Ai to be at 100% as nicely. The statistics this yr are extraordinarily vital. Marco had an ideal season, ending third within the championship with a great margin. As producers, now we have seen our development and we surpassed 400 factors to clinch second place. All of this should not be sufficient for us, nevertheless it ought to be motivation for a 2026 as protagonists. A 2026 that really begins already on Tuesday, and the place we are able to’t wait to check the numerous upgrades which can be being cranked out continuously from Noale. An immense thanks to the Piaggio Group for supporting us with nice religion, and clearly to all the blokes and ladies in Noale who’ve accomplished a superb job and who will definitely do a good higher job subsequent yr. Forza Aprilia!”

Davide Brivio – Trackhouse Aprilia Workforce Principal

“After all, an effective way to complete the season. I believe in these final races on the finish of the season, Raul confirmed how a lot he has improved. We had an excellent finish of season. After all, the spotlight was the win in Australia however, additionally right this moment, we have been actually shut. Actually talking, on the finish, we stay with just a little little bit of disappointment for the second place, however it is rather good and I believe it reveals how a lot we grew up on this finish of season. Congratulations to Raul for the way in which he managed the race, the way in which he tried till the tip and I’m very happy to see him maturing increasingly and being increasingly assured. After all, an enormous pity for Ai. I believe he was in a good condition, he may have accomplished some good restoration, however he crashed. Total, we’re pleased about this season as a result of we noticed him bettering step-by-step with good indicators of how his potential may very well be. Now, we’ll, in fact, consider Tuesday’s take a look at however the goal is to have Raul and Ai subsequent yr preventing extra in entrance. Thanks to Raul, thanks to Ai for this season and in addition, an enormous thanks to all of the crew – we went via ups and downs this season however all people caught collectively and saved working arduous. A very huge thanks to all people concerned, right here on the monitor and in addition at Trackhouse, over in North Carolina. We discovered loads this yr and we’ll attempt to convey every part collectively subsequent yr.”

Pablo Nieto – VR46 Workforce Supervisor

“We’re very pleased to finish the season with a podium. I believe Diggia was actually aggressive all through the entire weekend. Ending third each within the Dash and on Sunday is an effective way to shut the yr and provides us big motivation for subsequent season. It’s a pity for Franky, he was feeling actually good this weekend. Sadly, he fractured the fifth metacarpal in his left hand and must miss Tuesday’s take a look at. Regardless of this small damage, total I’m pleased as a result of he had a extremely robust season. We end the season within the Top3 within the crew Standings, and it is a very constructive outcome that rewards the work of the entire crew.”

Aki Ajo – Pink Bull KTM Manufacturing unit Racing Workforce Supervisor

“A stable end to the season for us with three riders within the high ten and we might be pleased with this. We had excessive expectations as a result of the progress has been good and constructive within the final months and in Portimao final week we have been near the highest with Pedro. Tracks and circumstances change and the competitors in MotoGP is so tight that outcomes might be completely different. Anyway, we might be very pleased with our trajectory this season. If somebody had requested me on the Grand Prix of the Americas the place we’d be on the finish of the yr then I might not have dreamt or imagined we’d be on this scenario. We all the time need extra however now we have made huge steps. We have to push on as a result of we’re getting nearer to our goal.”

Gino Borsoi – Prima Pramac Yamaha Workforce Director

“It was a pleasant option to finish the season. A terrific race from Miller and an incredible race from Oliveira as nicely, in what was the very best means for him to say goodbye to MotoGP — with a race that, as soon as the issues of the previous days have been solved, noticed him using for a very long time with the tempo of the frontrunners. He deserved it, and the entire crew deserved it. I‘m pleased he can go away our crew and MotoGP with a smile. Miller made us dream of ending inside the highest eight proper till the tip, earlier than the tyre dropped off a bit within the ultimate laps. However ending within the high ten was our purpose, and we achieved it. We didn‘t miss the present on the finish — as all the time, we all know easy methods to stand out — and it was an effective way to shut the season.”

Nicolas Goyon – Pink Bull KTM Tech3 Workforce Supervisor

“Final race of the season, and one factor is certain, Enea Bastianini is a racer! The weekend has been a abstract of the season, that means poor qualifying and unbelievable race tempo. He achieved a robust high 10 from P20, in order I’ve already talked about, our foremost focus through the pre-season exams can be on the one quick lap to enhance the grid positions. Maverick Viñales needed to retire just a few laps to the tip as his shoulder was getting weaker and weaker, so he simply prefered returning to the pit field earlier than making a mistake. The restoration has been a protracted street, and it’s nonetheless happening, Maverick will want the subsequent two months to be again at his 100%, which is our goal. To complete, I want to congratulate each our riders for his or her season. It has been a protracted one, the primary with 22 rounds, with highs, together with a podium with Enea, and lows, however it’s racing, and I’m positive that we are going to be again stronger subsequent season. Lastly, the entire crew want to say an enormous thanks to each Hervé Poncharal and Man Coulon, the founders of Tech3 thirty-six years in the past in 1989, who each transmitted their ardour for bike racing to hundreds of individuals. I actually hope that the crew’s future can be as shiny because it has been within the final decade.”

Massimo Meregalli – Monster Power Yamaha Workforce Director

“This was not the way in which we wished to finish the season and say goodbye to the inline-four engine. We’re dissatisfied for Fabio. He didn’t have nearly as good a begin as yesterday and his early tempo was not what we anticipated. He was gaining within the later levels, however then a crash ended his race. The principle factor is that he’s unhurt and okay for the vital upcoming IRTA take a look at. Rins additionally struggled at the beginning, however I’m positive he did get pleasure from battling with Chantra within the final race. We now have accomplished the race weekend. I need to thank the Yamaha engineers, the Yamaha workers, the hospitality workers, the crew crew, and the riders for his or her nice dedication. Furthermore, I’d prefer to thank our sponsors and companions for his or her steady help. We now shift our consideration fully in direction of 2026, which, for us, already begins on Tuesday.”