Raul Fernandez regrets early mistake at Italian GP
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 4:08 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026

Raul Fernandez expressed disappointment after a costly error at the start of the Italian Grand Prix. The Spaniard, who had shown strong form after winning Saturday's sprint race with Trackhouse Aprilia, fell to as low as 17th position after running wide at the first corner. Fernandez acknowledged that this mistake would linger in his mind for some time. As he looks ahead, his focus will be on improving his performance in future races to capitalize on his competitive potential.
- •Fernandez started the race as a favorite after sprint win
- •He dropped to 17th due to a first corner mistake
- •Future races will be crucial for recovering points
- •Trackhouse Aprilia seeks consistent performance improvements
- 4:08 PMMotorsport.com — Raul Fernandez ruing missed opportunity at Italian GP after early error
"Raul Fernandez says his mistake at the start of the Italian Grand Prix is going to play on his mind long into the night on Sunday. The Spaniard started the race as one of the favourites after winning the Saturday sprint aboard his Trackhouse Aprilia. But he ruined his chances in the opening seconds as he ran ultra-wide at the first corner, dropping as low as 17th on the first lap. He ...Keep reading
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