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SERGIO GARCIA #3<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cStarting the race was not easy. After yesterday\u2019s penalty, I had to begin from the last position, which made the challenge even tougher. In the early laps I struggled a bit to make up ground and find the right speed, but once I settled into my rhythm, the pace was strong. I was able to recover several positions and finish the race with a positive feeling. We can now build on this performance: I really like the bike, and it gives us a strong foundation heading into Assen. I\u2019m confident we can have a great weekend there.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>MILAN PAWELEC #40<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cToday\u2019s conditions were extremely hot, and I knew it would be a demanding race for us. I pushed hard from the very beginning to stay with the group, but I put too much pressure on the tyres in the opening laps and that cost me some positions later on. I focused on maintaining a consistent pace and bringing the bike safely to the finish. In the end, I really enjoyed the race! The team did an excellent job throughout the weekend, and I\u2019m happy with our progress.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

RACE \u2013 CzechGP<\/strong><\/p>\n

17th – Sergio Garcia #3<\/strong><\/p>\n

25th – Milan Pawelec #40<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSIFICATION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Alonso Lopez 9th (57,5 points)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sergio Garcia 24th (5 points)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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