Emilio Alzamora
Team Principal

We must congratulate all the Estrella Galicia 0,0 team for the great job they have done throughout the year. All this began in preseason, with lots of tests and a lot of preparation, so this is the best way to end the season, with these good results and seeing again that we are helping a young rider to fulfill his dreams.
 

For Fabio Quartararo, it was a shame not to have finished the race. Now we have to analyze what happened in the race because during practice and qualifying he was hardly affected. So now we will study the reasons that led him to not finish this last race of the World Championship."
 

Results

World championship

DNF

"I was trying to push as hard as possible, but I had to retire"
 

"Today was a difficult race because I was trying to push as hard as possible, but could not keep the pace, so when I saw that there were still 14 laps to go and with each one I was losing more and more time, I had to retire."

2, +0.198s

"I decided to gamble on the last corner"

"I am very pleased not only with the race, but with the whole weekend. Riding at home is always an extra motivation, but also gives you a bit of extra pressure. I rode very comfortably in the group and in the end I tried to attack. I saw that Miguel Oliveira also wanted to be in front and I decided to gamble on the final corner. However, my bike was skidding a bit on the entrance to the corner and I had no real chance of overtaking, so I preferred to stay second, which is also a good result.

The idea was to get away at the front with Miguel [Oliveira], since we both had good pace, so we could fight for victory between us, but I saw that he was unable to pull away in first two laps, so I changed the approach. I decided to save a bit for the last three laps. I am happy with second place and can not wait to start working for next year."

Emilio Alzamora
Team Principal

Results

World championship

3rd, +0.273

"I managed things well in every moment of the race"
 

"Today's race was chaotic and very difficult from beginning to the end, because there were many riders in the first group and it was hard to stay at the front. With the smallest mistake, you lost three or four places at once. I managed things well in every moment of the race. It was a shame that I was passed by Brad [Binder] and Miguel [Oliveira] at the last moment because I reached the end with the tyres in good enough condition to push hard; however, I am very happy with the race I had. I think the whole Estrella Galicia 0,0 team have worked well throughout the weekend, in which we have always taken steps forward and, like every Sunday, come out ready to fight for the victory. I am pleased with the progress we are experiencing and the flyaway rounds we have done. Now, we have to think about Valencia, my ‘home’ circuit, where I hope to have a great race in front of my fans."

Results. Combined Free Practice Times

10th in the overall standings with 92 points

"The Phillip Island circuit seems spectacular. I hope to go there as recovered as possible "

"I think we can do quite well in Australia. We have a few days before starting, so during this time I will implement the instructions given to me for my recovery, raising my foot to keep the swelling down and walking a little every day. The Phillip Island circuit is very close to the sea, so I will take the opportunity to walk barefoot on the sand to get a little more strength in my ankle and calf, to try and prevent the shaking from my leg when on the bike. The circuit seems spectacular. I hope to go there as recovered as possible. It's a circuit that I think I'll like a lot, because of its fast corners; at first it will be a little tricky for my riding style, but it will be fun to gain experience there."

8th in the overall standings with 108 points

"In Australia I achieved my best result last year, and I think we go there in good shape"
 

"Phillip Island is a track I like. Last year, on the first few laps, I was impressed with the speed that you reach. It's a circuit that is so fast that you take corners in fifth or sixth gear. Last season I did well in Australia, with my best result this year, and now I think we go there in good shape. We’re on a run of two good races, in which I have been on the podium. Now we will continue working and, if we continue like we have been, I’m sure that next week we can be back fighting for the podium -and perhaps for the win."

10th in the overall standings with 92 points

"The Phillip Island circuit seems spectacular. I hope to go there as recovered as possible "

"I think we can do quite well in Australia. We have a few days before starting, so during this time I will implement the instructions given to me for my recovery, raising my foot to keep the swelling down and walking a little every day. The Phillip Island circuit is very close to the sea, so I will take the opportunity to walk barefoot on the sand to get a little more strength in my ankle and calf, to try and prevent the shaking from my leg when on the bike. The circuit seems spectacular. I hope to go there as recovered as possible. It's a circuit that I think I'll like a lot, because of its fast corners; at first it will be a little tricky for my riding style, but it will be fun to gain experience there."

8th in the overall standings with 108 points

"In Australia I achieved my best result last year, and I think we go there in good shape"
 

"Phillip Island is a track I like. Last year, on the first few laps, I was impressed with the speed that you reach. It's a circuit that is so fast that you take corners in fifth or sixth gear. Last season I did well in Australia, with my best result this year, and now I think we go there in good shape. We’re on a run of two good races, in which I have been on the podium. Now we will continue working and, if we continue like we have been, I’m sure that next week we can be back fighting for the podium -and perhaps for the win."

Emilio Alzamora
Team Principal

As for Fabio Quartararo, after analysing the situation and seeing how the practice sessions went on Friday and Saturday, we could tell that he wasn’t at optimal fitness. That’s why we decided for him not to go out and race today, to prioritise the latter part of the season and make sure he can go to Phillip Island more recovered in a week’s time. In addition, the circuit in Australia has more left corners than right handers, so that it will also be easier than Motegi for him. The decision not to participate in this race was taken in conjunction with the rider. Fabio [Quartararo] completely agreed that today it was not necessary to take the risk without being sure that he would be able to finish the race.
 

The team decided to travel to Motegi for the purpose of allowing the rider, if he received clearance from the circuit doctors, to ride at a track that was new to him and accumulate kilometres and experience for next season. This is because, even though he will not continue at Team Estrella Galicia 0,0, our commitment is to provide our riders with the best training until the end of the season."
 

Results

World championship

DNS

"We did not think it was the right decision to take unnecessary risks"

"We decided not to take the start today, because we did not think it was the right decision to take unnecessary risks. After seeing how I rode during practice on Friday and on Saturday, we believed it was not worth forcing things more with my ankle and elected to try to recover as soon as possible, in order to get to the next race in Australia in the best condition possible. My leg was shaking a lot because of the lack of strength and that made me lack confidence and not be able to ride well. Now I have a few days in which to get a little rest and go to Phillip Island in the best possible shape. The Australian track has fewer right corners than Motegi, and this could help us ride better."

3, + 8.529

"To finish on the podium after a difficult wet race is a great reward"
 

"Today I did not get a good start; I made a mistake and I got left behind. On the first few laps I was not very focused and some other riders overtook me, but gradually I found my pace and I managed to improve as the race went on. I got up to fourth place as a result. The truth is that I did not expect to go so fast, but with every lap I felt more comfortable and saw that I could reach the front group. To finish on the podium after a difficult wet race is a great reward for all the work we have done this weekend."

Emilio Alzamora
Team Principal

"Meanwhile, Sena Yamada has also done a good job. He beat the lap time he had registered at this circuit in the FIM CEV by a significant margin and if it was a race of that series, he would have been fighting to win. When you come to the World Championship your level increases and this was the aim we had with Yamada. We knew that he is a rider who does not have World Championship experience, so the important thing was not the result, but to accumulate these valuable kilometers that will come in handy, as he looks to push in the final stages of the FIM CEV."
 

Results

World Championship

2nd, +0.193s

"I've finally got my first podium in the World Championship, so I'm thrilled!"

"Getting my first World Championship podium here at Motorland feels great. We knew we had a good pace but still, it was a difficult race. This weekend things were harder than I expected. This morning I crashed in the warm up, but luckily there have been no bad consequences. The Estrella Galicia 0,0 team did a great job preparing the bike again in perfect condition, and keeping me calm for the race."

"I knew that to finish on the podium or to fight for victory, I had to start the last lap in the top three, but then I was unable to place myself in a good position. When Danny Kent was behind, coming out of Turn 10, I saw he was not going fast and, on reaching the braking point I made my move and overtook him. It was a pity Miguel Oliveira was a bit far ahead because otherwise I could have taken a little slipstream and maybe would have had a chance to win the race. When I crossed the line, the first thing that came to mind were those not so good moments, but in the end, with hard work and team work, everything comes together. I've finally got my first podium in the World Championship, so I'm thrilled! Now, we will continue working in Japan. "

18th, +31.050

"I learned a lot throughout the weekend and I was able to improve my riding"

"I think I did a good race. The start was difficult because in the World Championship everyone fights a lot to get a good place right from the start, so I couldn’t keep my position and I fell a little behind. However, I didn’t give up and I started to push. Gradually I overtook some other riders and riding in the group, I was able to go pretty fast. I would have liked to fight with the leading group but I think the result is not too bad. Overall, I learned a lot throughout the weekend and I was able to improve my riding. The next weekend, we have the FIM CEV race in Navarra, so I hope to show all the experience I've picked and try to fight for the podium."