Jorge Martín rode a smart race at Assen, finishing third and taking the MotoGP championship lead.
What happened?
Massimo Rivola praised Jorge Martín for his performance, saying he delivered when it mattered.
Martín claimed his first pole position with Aprilia at the Dutch Grand Prix but lacked pace in the races.
He led the early stages of Sunday's grand prix before being caught by Raul Fernandez and Ai Ogura.
Why it matters for Jorge Martín
Rivola said Martín was smart to settle for third rather than take unnecessary risks.
Martín's result moved him into the MotoGP championship lead with a seven-point advantage over Marco Bezzecchi.
He briefly led the standings after COTA and now heads to Sachsenring with the lead.
What comes next?
Martín will look to maintain his lead at Sachsenring, the final round before the summer break.
Rivola said Martín extracted the maximum from his bike, showing he can deliver when it counts.
Martín's physical condition was not 100% after the Balaton Park crash, but he still managed a great race.
Rivola praised Martín's start, saying he led the race for many laps and couldn't have done more.
Martín will aim to build on his lead and continue his strong form in the upcoming races.