Sorry for that Alex. Compare to other MA riders POV you had to start sooo back, and here a good start position is a key. Maybe next year you have to push harder on the practice runs to have a better start position. And probably your fitness level has to be improved too. :- )) Well and a bombproof rear hub with tyre and insert. Cheeers!
it can happen to the best, kilian bron had to give up last year four minutes before the end, and he would have won. great ride, you will win one day i am sure.
the whole point of qualification race (which all participants have to go through) is to decide you starting position . The best riders will therefore have a luxury of starting in front rows at mass race. Qualifying well is of paramount importance here.