Views from the 250cc podium

Sunday, 04 May 2008

Top three finishers give their views on Shanghai race.

Kallio, Aoyama and Pasini on the podium at Shanghai (250cc)

After the action-packed 250cc Pramac Grand Prix in China, the top three finishers faced the cameras to give their views on what was a difficult 21 laps.

Mika Kallio – Race Winner

`It was very, very difficult for everyone. We started the race in the dry, but there were wet places. In the beginning I just tried to follow the Aprilia riders, and didn't have to push so much to follow them. When Bautista crashed I was left in first place, so it was difficult because until then I was just following. I just tried to keep a consistent pace. First and second for KTM is perfect.´

Hiroshi Aoyama – Second Place

`It was a long and very tough race. I had a bad start and everyone was hard on the brakes, which made passing difficult. After Bautista crashed everyone relaxed a bit and the race opened up, then I was able to work my way up to the front. I cant believe that I am here on the podium.´

Mattia Pasini – Third Place

`My race was a little bit strange. I started not so bad but on the first three laps I lost my rhythm a bit. I went step by step and was very fast in the second part of the race, taking Simoncelli and Barbera. I finished my tyres mid-race, which was difficult, and the conditions were drying out, but this is perfect for me.´

TAGS