Gresini: Simoncelli needs results now
Fausto Gresini admitted that his rider Marco Simoncelli needs to start getting some results after seeing the Italian crash out of another potential podium finish at Silverstone
Simoncelli has been extremely quick this season but is still to take his first podium in MotoGP. In today's British Grand Prix he was running third and fighting for second with Andrea Dovizioso when he crashed at half-distance.
Gresini refused to criticise Simoncelli, but said the team desperately needed to see its pace translated into firm results.
"We have to stay calm and composed because the objective we set ourselves today is within our reach," said Gresini.
"We can't afford to throw any more points away now and even though we all know we have a great rider in our team we need some results to give everybody a boost of morale and confidence."
Simoncelli said he was devastated by today's accident.
"I am completely distraught because it seems every week we line up ready for a top race and something happens to deny me," he said.
"I had already had a moment in that corner so I tried to be more careful but the front closed and I found myself on the floor waving goodbye to the podium once again. I am gutted!
"I'll go home with my head down now but tomorrow I have to start looking forward to Assen with the hope that this bad run is over."
Be part of the Autosport community
Join the conversationShare Or Save This Story
Hamilton accepts blame for incident with Albon in F1 Brazilian GP
Ferrari drivers called to F1 stewards over Brazilian GP collision
Will Alonso's Indy failure end the age of versatility?
Marquez COTA MotoGP sprint podium was “unexpected” as “feeling was terrible”
Marquez “would sign” for first Ducati Sunday MotoGP podium at COTA despite win record
Marquez now “has the speed” on Ducati MotoGP bike after maiden podium
Live: F1 Chinese GP updates – FP1 & Sprint qualifying
How real-time scrutineering ensures fair and consistent competition in motorsport
How MotoGP brakes work: Secrets of stopping a 220mph bike
Hyundai enacts contingency plan after WRC Kenya fuel issue
Can anyone stop "changed" Bagnaia as Ducati tightens its grip on MotoGP?
The signs that MotoGP's Japanese powerhouses are changing for the better
The other Suzuki signing that could transform Honda's MotoGP form
How the MotoGP paddock has offered refuge to Suzuki's former team
Subscribe and access Autosport.com with your ad-blocker.
From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. In order to keep delivering our expert journalism, our website uses advertising. Still, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker.
Top Comments