Bitter end of flyaway triple header for the Team Federal Oil Gresini Moto2
Today’s Malaysian Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit marked the end of the long flyaway triple header of the 2016 Moto2 World Championship: for the Team Federal Oil Gresini Moto2, just back from the disappointment of the two races in Japan and Australia, was another bitter race, with Sam Lowes forced to retire after just two laps due to a crash.
Started from thirteenth on the grid in a wet race, the 26-year-old British rider was in tenth position when he went down at Turn 9. The team now flies back to Europe, where November 13 in Valencia is scheduled the final race of the season.
SAM LOWES (DNF)
“I started the race slowly to avoid risks, but suddenly crashed and I don’t know why. After two disappointing races we wanted to redeem us here in Malaysia, but conditions have certainly not helped us during the weekend. I’m very sorry”.
FAUSTO GRESINI
“In this flyaway trip unfortunately we didn’t collect any points: we need to change gear, make fewer mistakes and stay focused to return to bring home the result. Today we faced difficult conditions again, but the situation was the same for everybody. Congratulations to Zarco for the winning the Championship, he deserved it”.
