Red Bull KTM Tech3 are 'certain that Enea Bastianini will be competitive' at the San Marino Grand Prix this weekend.

After claiming his first Grand Prix podium for the Red Bull KTM Tech3 squad at the Catalan Grand Prix, Enea Bastianini is full of confidence for the San Marino Grand Prix.

The Italian rider has had success around Misano as a Ducati rider and is confident that he will be competitive throughout the weekend on the RC16.

"I am super excited to head to Misano for my home race," Bastianini said.

"I love this round a lot, and we have the confidence from our first podium of the season in Catalunya.

"All Italian riders know the Misano track by heart; we all train there together during the summer and winter breaks, so it is going to be a competitive weekend.

"However, I think that we have the potential to do a strong result, so let’s see how the weekend goes, and let’s enjoy it!"

Nicolas Goyon, Team Manager, added: "It is San Marino time, the last round in Europe before the traditional tour in Asia! This weekend is always followed by the last test of the season, and it is often the opportunity to get a taste of the next season's bike, which is always exciting.

"In the opposite of Barcelona, Misano is defined by its high level of grip, and it also has one of the highest speed corners of the championship, very much liked by riders. It is not often, but this year, our team is approaching San Marino with a local hero, with Enea Bastianini, born and bred in Rimini, and he still lives in the area.

"Misano is a track where he trains a lot, so he knows it by heart, he has always been fast here, and he is arriving with the confidence from his first podium of the season, so it is certain that he will be competitive in front of his home crowd, we are excited to see what he can do with his KTM."