Argentina was particularly impressive for Syahrin, making up eight places on the opening lap from P23, to then battling throughout the race with the likes of Valentino Rossi (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP), Rossi’s teammate Maverick Viñales and Ducati Team rider Andrea Dovizioso. After the race at the Termas de Rio Hondo circuit, Tech 3 Team Manager Hervé Poncharal was, unsurprisingly, full of praise for his new rider.