Portuguese rider Miguel Oliveira (April) achieved a “pleasant result” this Sunday by finishing 10th in the German MotoGP Grand Prix, round seven of the season, despite an injury to his left shoulder.
“It’s a nice result, especially because we were able to be competitive and do all the laps at the best level we could. He failed to give his best because, having lost strength in my left shoulder, I feel that he can leave. place at any time,” the Almada-born pilot explained in statements released by the RNF Aprilia team.
Miguel Oliveira explained that he had to protect himself and drive in a way that was not comfortable for him.
“In any case, it was a good job on my part and the team, and we are looking forward to the race in Assen. [nos Países Baixos, no próximo fim de semana]”, concluded the Portuguese pilot.
Oliveira, who started from 15th position after Spain’s Marc Marquez (Honda) retired after a warm-up crash, crossed the line 19.648 seconds behind the winner, Spaniard Jorge Martin (Ducati) with the Italian. Francesco Bagna (Ducati) is second with 0.064 seconds and Frenchman Johann Zarco (Ducati) is third with 7.013.
With these results, Oliveira has moved up to 16th place in the championship with 27 points, while Francesco Bagna maintains the lead with 160 points.
Author: Portuguese
Source: CM Jornal
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