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The 'Hof' content with result after tough race

Today's home race at Sachsenring took it out of Alex Hofmann, who is nonetheless happy with his ninth place. Not only did the hot temperature make it hard for the German but also the Pramac d'Antin rider is still recovering from an injury sustained after a car door was slammed on his hand. However, after starting from 16th on the grid and being on the wrong tyres for today's race - Bridgestones - the 27-year-old is reasonably happy with the result.

Hofmann said: "It was a difficult race for me, because of both the very hot temperatures and now my hand is aching. I'm very tired, but at the same time happy for my final result because after only one week from my surgical operation I thought that I wouldn't be able to ride.

"My starting grid position really hurt me, but I made a good race start by trying to remain with the group and pushing more in the final laps. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to do this because today we had some difficulties with the tires and especially in the rear, we didn't have enough grip.

"Now I have a couple of days for me to relax and then we'll be racing at discuss Laguna Seca, where I hope to be in better shape."

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