Iker Lecuona has officially brought his substitute appearances in MotoGP to a close, wrapping up a memorable stint with the Gresini Racing squad. The Spanish rider was handed five separate opportunities to compete in the premier class this season, stepping in first as a replacement before taking over the seat in recent rounds. This unique experience allowed him to measure his speed against the world's best riders while deeply immersing himself in the operational rhythm of the Italian outfit.
His final outing of the campaign was far from straightforward, as early traffic and minor mistakes threatened to derail his afternoon. However, sheer determination allowed him to find a strong rhythm, steadily clawing back valuable time lost during the frantic opening laps. Fighting through physical exhaustion, Lecuona managed to showcase an impressive upward trajectory in his lap times as the race progressed.
Reflecting on his performance after the checkered flag, the Spaniard expressed deep satisfaction despite the taxing nature of the race. "I am completely exhausted right now, but honestly, I am very happy, truly very happy with my performance in the race. I did not expect to have that kind of pace, even though I ran into early difficulties and lost a lot of time," Lecuona stated when summarizing his Grand Prix efforts.
Detailing the chaotic moments at the start, he explained how a bottleneck at the opening corner hindered his progress. "I also lost time at turn one because I had three riders right in front of me forming a sort of wall. Everyone went wide at that corner due to the heavy traffic pressure, which forced me to lose ground early on," he noted regarding the intense midfield battle.
Despite the setback, his persistence paid off as his pace sharpened lap after lap. "My performance was incredible as the race went on. Every single lap I was going faster, faster, and faster, improving progressively. I recovered nearly two seconds until I managed to overtake, going faster than the riders ahead of me," he emphasized regarding his strong finish.
Looking ahead to his primary racing future, Lecuona acknowledged that the knowledge gained inside the MotoGP paddock will be invaluable for his career in Superbike. "I want to thank Gresini for giving me this opportunity. These five chances this year have been incredible, and I've learned so much that will honestly help me immensely in the future within Superbike," he concluded, highlighting the deep emotional bond he formed with the team.
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