Smith finished fourth in the Misano Grand Prix

Oxfordshire's Bradley Smith says he is determined to battle at the Aragon Grand Prix despite a frustrating season in the 125cc World Championship.

The 19-year-old finished fourth in San Marino after qualifying on pole and now faces his next test in Hungary.

Smith said: "It's tough going at the moment but I'm earning a lot of respect and that's very important to me.

"I will not give up. We had a test in Valencia on Wednesday and I rode from 9am to 5pm and completed over 80 laps."

He added: "Hopefully that will show this weekend. Also in Aragon we have a Friday morning practice session because it's a new circuit where I've never ridden before."

Smith also reflected on the tragic death of Moto2 rider Shoya Tomizawa in Misano at the start of September.

"Of course our thoughts will be with Shoya when we arrive at Aragon for the next round," Smith continued. "Like him, we will be all living our dream when practice starts on Friday."

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