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a loss of open engine develop-
ment during the year, as well as
testing with its full-time riders. "I
think we were in a moment [in the
past] where we didn't know what
to do to be fast. And now, we have
found that correct line," said Mir.
FERNANDEZ OUT
Raul Fernandez withdrew from the
Portuguese Grand Prix on Satur-
day morning after a terrifying first-
corner crash in FP1. The Spaniard
was taken to a local hospital for
CT scans and was declared unfit
to partake in Friday afternoon's
practice session. "I feel lucky,"
he said on Friday. "This morning,
I had one of the biggest crashes
I've ever experienced in MotoGP.
In the moment, I was preparing the
corner entry when I felt something
strange on the bike, and I had
to jump off. In that moment, my
shoulder popped out and then
went in again. This makes me still
feel very uncomfortable."
Briefly...
Brad Binder got his elbows out on Sunday
and took a fine fifth place.
