FRANCESCO FINISHES 21ST, STURLA CRASHES AT ITALIAN GP

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After a rainy qualifying session, it was like summer during the race with the bright sun warming the surface of the Tuscan track.

Following a difficult start, Sturla was able to find a good rhythm that allowed him to improve his position and was fighting hard for a good finish. Unfortunately, in the heat of the competition, which led him to run in 2:00.510, Sturla suffered a crash that resulted in his retirement from the race, despite an attempt to return to the track.

Francesco Mauriello had a better start, but once again suffered a contact at the first turn which caused him to lose several positions. He found a good pace, lapping in 2:01.06 and improving his time on the lap. In the end, Francesco managed to finish the race at 21st position.

# 43 Francesco Mauriello

My goal was to improve the feeling with the bike and get with the times. I am pleased to have succeeded and I am sorry for the contact at the first corner, which meant I lost several positions.

# 50 Sturla Fagerhaug

The bike was going really well and I felt myself in shape. The start was not easy, because of the first long turn, which is not easy. Unfortunately, I got a little louder in a corner and when I left the brakes the bike has broken down and I was locked before.