Red Bull KTM factory rider Lucas Coenen kept his slim championship hopes alive with victory today in the MXGP qualification race and mentioned to us about the enjoyment of the circuit and also how his race went. JP/KTM image

Lucas Coenen: I mean, when I went out in free practice, I told my mechanic, this is one of the best tracks I have ever ridden. So fun to ride and bumpy from the first session, which is impressive. The layout is fun to ride and you find a bit of everything with this track. I can say one word, I love it.

I got a good jump. After the gate, its hard, so everyone spun and then we hit the traction, and I was the first one to hit the corner. I made my first two laps fast and then I was cruising. The track is pretty fast and bumpy already, so it was a bit sketchy, but I was riding around making good laps. Romain has a big points gap, so it is in his favour, but everything can happen, and I am just trying to win.

The confidence is back, and I ripped the start and when you can make one good lap in timed practice, and if you get the start, you can run up front with no roost and riding alone. I have no feelings; I just want to win. We both did good seasons, and I am just trying and anything can happen, so I just push until the end.