“I actually had a really good jump in the first moto. The track was harder than expected, and I went with a different tire that didn’t give me the grip I needed on the straight. I stayed close to the front guys, but they had just a little more pace in key areas. For the second race, we switched back to my usual tires and made small suspension changes—it gave me more traction. I grabbed the holeshot, and that changed everything. I could ride freely, take my own lines, and control the race—even when Fernandez pushed hard toward the end. The top five are all so close in speed, so getting a good start is crucial.”