Enea Bastianini unhappy with late change before Brazil race

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24. 03. 2026 10:57 CET
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Enea Bastianini unhappy with late change before Brazil race

Eliška Ryšánková

Eliška Ryšánková

News.GP journalist who’s all about the thrilling worlds of MotoGP and Formula 1.

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A last-minute decision to shorten a MotoGP race in Brazil caused confusion and frustration, with Enea Bastianini reacting angrily after not having enough time to adjust his tyres.

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Enea Bastianini became very angry before a MotoGP race in Brazil after a sudden decision by the officials.

The organisers decided to shorten the race, but they told the riders only a short time before the start. This made the situation very stressful in the pit lane.

Bastianini reacted with strong and emotional words because he felt the decision was too late. He believed it was unfair, as riders did not have enough time to prepare properly.

One of the main problems was tyres. In MotoGP, tyre choice is very important. Riders choose tyres based on race distance, weather and track conditions. When the race distance suddenly changes, the tyre choice may no longer be the best one.

Because of the late decision, some riders could not change their tyres in time. This meant they had to start the race with a setup that was not ideal.

The weekend in Brazil had already been difficult. The track had safety problems earlier, including damage to the surface. The weather was also very hot, which made racing harder and affected how the tyres worked.

All these issues created a tense atmosphere before the race. Bastianini’s reaction showed how important clear and early decisions are in racing.

In MotoGP, riders and teams need time to make the right choices. When a decision comes too late, it can affect fairness, performance and safety.

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Eliška Ryšánková

Eliška is a journalism student at Palacký University. She specializes in sports journalism, focusing on the worlds of MotoGP and Formula 1. Her goal is to make motorsport content relatable, engaging, and easy to follow.

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