Aleix Espargaro's dominant performance in the CRT class is rewarded with a ninth place finish and an opportunity to go level with main rival Randy de Puniet.
"It is very difficult to keep the concentration and enough power, physically but especially mentally, when you can fight for a not very important position" - Valentino Rossi.
Ant?nio F?lix da Costa swept the Hungary weekend, with victory in both races at the Hungaroring for Carlin, although Lotus GP's Aaro Vainio sopped him from winning pole on top.
Max Chilton followed through on his first GP2 Series pole position to successfully convert it into his maiden victory, despite intense late pressure from Davide Valsecchi.
"I feel like I've got some unfinished business here, and hopefully we can get all the pieces into place and reap the rewards of the hard work we've put in the last couple of years" - Nicky Hayden.