t’s been just a few hours since the race at Misano, and I’m still coming down from the adrenaline.
An incredible weekend, where my goal was to shake off the crashes in Barcelona and, above all, give everything in my home race.
In front of my fans.
They cheered for me with crazy heart and passion from the very first qualifying session.
The weekend started well: made it straight into Q2, and in qualifying I pulled out a great lap.
POLE!
I was fired up for the Sprint.
Got off to a good start, held the lead.
Marc (Marquez) was right behind me, tried to pass, I held him off… then he countered and got through.
I kept pushing hard, didn’t let go. He was on the absolute limit — and then he crashed.
I stayed focused: I wanted this Sprint win.
Crossed the line, heard the roar from the fans: the party began.
And I wrapped it up with the “wooden leg” celebration — a nod to Garpez, from the film Three Men and a Leg by Aldo, Giovanni and Giacomo.
A movie that marked my childhood, and that I really wanted to honor at my home Grand Prix — with a custom helmet inspired by it.
Sunday started well too — great pace in warm-up.
Another strong launch off the grid, stayed in front.
For almost ten laps, I kept Marc behind me.
Then, one small mistake, and he took advantage. Passed me.
I knew that after his crash on Saturday, he wasn’t going to make another one.
I stayed with him, gave everything.
We were both on the absolute limit.
I tried to close the gap, got close… but he pulled away again.
I finished second, and the party kicked off once more.
I think I rode better than I ever have in my whole career.
Maybe here, I found a new limit — and that gives me so much confidence.
Sure, winning would’ve been the cherry on top.
But I know I truly have nothing to regret.
If anything… I’m proud.
Now it’s time for testing here at Misano, before heading into the Asian leg.
Just a few more days to enjoy being home, with my fans.
And they’re still… pumped up and ready to go.
