MotoGP Mandalika: Miguel Oliveira Dedicates Victory To Risman, Hotel Staff Where To Stay

MANDALIKA - KTM racer, Miguel Oliveira, won the Mandalika MotoGP race, Sunday, March 20. The Portuguese rider outperformed Fabio Quartararo (Yamaha MotoGP) and Johann Zarco (Pramac Ducati) in the race on the wet track of the Mandalika Circuit.

After becoming the champion, everyone felt emotional considering the last few months had been tough for Oliveira. He also dedicated this victory to his daughter and someone who was unexpected.

"I promised my daughter I would bring a trophy from Indonesia. So this win is for her," said Oliveira after the race.

"I also dedicate this to Risman, he is one of the staff of the hotel where I stay. He supported me throughout this weekend, he is a good man. I promise if I get a podium, I will dedicate it to him. So Risman, this is for you, " he continued.

Oliveira said the race was like a roller coaster. Despite making a perfect start, he admits that racing on a wet track is very difficult to live on.

"So I followed Jack a few laps, then I thought I had to be faster. After overtaking I focused on being the maximum and after making the gap, I just focused on keeping it," he said.

With this result, Oliveira now occupies the fourth position in the MotoGP rider standings for 2022 with 25 points. He is five points adrift of Enea Bastianini who is still at the top of the standings.