After experiencing a “horrible day” that included engine and continued electronics problems, Aleix Espargaro was critical of Michelin's handling of Loris Baz's rear tyre failure, which resulted in a lucky escape for the Avintia Ducati rider. The French firm was forced to withdraw its softer option compound when Baz's rear tyre appeared to explode along Sepang's lengthy front straight. The Frenchman was more than fortunate to dust himself down after falling at 180mph. The session was subsequently stopped but before the soft compound was withdrawn the track was re-opened. In Espargaro's words, taking time to understand the rare occurrence, which had shades of Shinya Nakano's rear...
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