Alex Escrig closed out the Japanese Grand Prix with a solid performance and clear progress, finishing in 17th place after a hard-fought comeback on the always demanding Motegi circuit. The rider from Puçol, who started from the eighth row of the grid, managed to recover from a difficult start to finish the race close to the points and with good feelings ahead of the next round in Indonesia.
‘It wasn't a good qualifying session, and that forced us to start from the back,’ Escrig acknowledged. ‘The start wasn't good either, and I made some mistakes on the first lap. But once I found my rhythm, I was able to ride quite fast. Although it was too late to fight for points, I'm happy with the pace and the feeling I've regained.’
Despite failing to score points, Samurai showed significant improvement in terms of pace and consistency, especially in the second half of the race. The Valencian rider focused on moving up the field, adapting to the difficult conditions at Motegi, a circuit that is always demanding both physically and technically.
‘Now the goal is to improve in the standings so we can fight higher up from the start,’ said Escrig, already looking ahead to the next challenge in Mandalika. ‘We're going to Indonesia with the intention of continuing to grow and, this time, bringing home our first points.’
With this mentality of hard work and self-improvement, Alex Escrig continues to consolidate his progress in the World Cup, determined to leave his mark on this Asian tour.