As expected, Noriyuki Haga (PATA Aprilia Racing) was one of the stars of the tenth round of the season on Sunday, thanks to a third place in race 1 and an incredible run before crashing in the second encounter. The Japanese rider was able to confirm his excellent feeling with the German track, going very close to a fourth win at the Ring.

"I'm very happy to be back on the podium. In race 1 I managed to get the best out of the starting position and to be incisive until the tyres wore out, then I lost some grip and Melandri was able to get back on me."

In the race 2 downpour, Nitro-Nori powered into the lead from the start, and remained there right until he lost the front in the wet conditions at turn 9 on lap 13. Unfortunately, with the race being stopped shortly after, the final results were based on the outcome of the same lap.

"I was hoping for a dry race 2 as I was planning some adjustments. Anyway, I found myself pretty good in the wet but unfortunately when it rained heavier it was hard to stay upright and even though I slowed down, I ended by losing the front. I'm sorry, I wished I could have give the team a win after the podium in race 1."