FRENCH ROUND SUPERPOLE & RACE 1
September 10, 2022
CATALAN ROUND PREVIEW
September 22, 2022
Bitterness and anger for the irresponsible manoeuvre of Rea (Kawasaki) who hit Alvaro Bautista forcing him to crash on lap 2.
After a splendid Superpole Race closed in second place, Alvaro Bautista immediately took the lead but he was forced to abandon it on the second lap when Rea hit him in a dangerous manner.
Alvaro is still leading the championship, 30 points ahead of Razgatlioglu.
Alvaro Bautista #19
NC
“Rea’s behaviour was unacceptable because he didn’t make a mistake but hit me intentionally. It’s a manoeuvre you don’t expect from any rider, especially from a World Champion. Fortunately, I suffered no physical consequences in the crash. As if that wasn’t enough, he suffered a penalty that still allowed him to score points. I think it’s a really bad episode for the whole of Superbike also in terms of example for the young riders. In any case, we look ahead . I can’t wait to be in Barcelona“.
