Bulega second in a photo-finish after a never-ending battle with Razgatlioglu. Bautista crashes out of fifth place six laps from the end.

Alvaro Bautista started from the second row (P6) and was caught behind the podium group for most of the race. With six laps to go, he attempted to push for fourth place but unfortunately crashed in the chicane before the long straight.

Nicolò Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati #11) 

“On one hand, I’m happy because we were back fighting for the win, battling with Toprak from the first lap to the last. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough for victory. We need to work on improving our corner exits because I tend to lose a bit of ground in the first few meters.”

Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing - Ducati #19) 

“It’s a shame because this round started with a good feeling. After the start, my race pace allowed me to stay close to the leaders. I felt ready to attack Petrucci; I prepared well to enter the straight at speed, but I lost the front. We’ll try again tomorrow.”