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Bagnaia Grapples with Ducati Talk in MotoGP’s Defensive Battle

1 years ago By Sports Desk


At the last US Grand Prix, Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia was in a defensive battle on the MotoGP podium, with the bike having frequent problems.

After a promising start and a battle for first place with the likes of Marc Marquez, Pedro Acosta and Jorge Martin, Bagnaia dropped to fifth after crossing the finish line. His drop in performance has been linked to Ducati’s well-known suspension problems, a talking point that has plagued the race since the start of the season.

Bagnaia opted for a soft rear tire at the Tour of the Americas and was unable to completely alleviate the vibration problems that plagued him earlier in Qatar and Portugal. As a result, the Italian driver adopted a defensive strategy to maintain his position and score as many points as possible.

Bagnaia’s challenge was made all the more difficult by the fact that the right tire on the bike was damaged by vibration, further jeopardizing his ability to compete equally with the race leaders. Despite the difficulties, the driver is confident that his team will solve the technical problems and allow him to fight for first place again in the future.

It was a particularly tough weekend for the Ducati team in the US, with Aprilia’s Maverick Vinales taking a stunning win and Tech3’s Pedro Acosta second. Ducati’s performance worsened over the weekend due to inconsistent results from its riders.

Bagnaia highlighted the complexity of the situation, noting that some of his team-mates were having similar difficulties, while others were performing exceptionally well, making it more difficult for Ducati engineers to identify and fix problems.

Despite the odds, Bagnaia still overcame these hurdles and retained its overall classification position. Now in fifth place, he knows he will need consistent and sustained performances in the coming races to achieve his goals this season.

Bagnaia’s MotoGP defensive battle highlights the challenges that riders and teams face in a highly competitive and technically demanding sport. With determination and the support of his team, he is determined to overcome these challenges and succeed in future competitions.

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