BASTIANINI SEES MOTEGI CHARGE AS A BREAKTHROUGH

Enea Bastianini described his Japanese Grand Prix showing as a breakthrough after a difficult period since leaving Ducati’s factory team at the end of 2024. The Tech3 KTM rider has had few highlights over the past two years, but surged late in Sunday’s race at Motegi and nearly snatched third from Marco Bezzecchi at the finish. “I’ve been waiting a long time for this moment,” he said.