Mistake leads to frustrating day for Smith at Aragon

A mistake under braking cost Bradley Smith one second in the middle of the race and ultimately cost him any chance of finishing fifth at Aragon. Falling to the back of the second group Smith had to fight for every tenth as he tried to close on the riders in front of him.

“One mistake and it means that you’re eighth and not fifth, and especially after what’s not been a plain sailing weekend, it’s a little bit frustrating from that point of view,” said the Tech3 Yamaha rider. “I have to say, it’s my fault, I’m the one that made the mistake, but considering everything, it was still nice to have the potential to fight for fifth. I didn’t think that was possible before the race.

“It was my worst result of the season, and yet I can’t be disappointed. I lost a lot of points unfortunately with Dani getting second, and Dovi claimed three back on me, so that’s a little bit frustrating. But in terms of the way that I rode, I was pleased.”

Smith remains fifth in the championship.