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Francesco Bagnaia completes 2025 Dutch MotoGP podium, but his 2024 race time would have been enough to win by seven seconds.
For the second time in a week, Francesco Bagnaia’s impressive win streak at one of his favorite MotoGP venues was broken. Despite leading the early race at Assen, Bagnaia couldn’t maintain his position once front grip began to decrease, ultimately finishing fourth behind Marc Marquez, Marco Bezzecchi, and Pedro Acosta. Bagnaia acknowledged that Marquez is excelling with the GP25 bike, stating his struggles with finding balance compared to last year’s model. Despite difficulties in braking-entry at fast corners, Bagnaia remains confident in his pace and ability to fight at the front. He emphasized the challenges of changing a bike’s DNA and the importance of adapting his approach to achieve better stability. Ultimately, Bagnaia is focused on continuous improvement and regaining his early-season confidence.
