P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Pecco Bagnaia reveals cause of nightmare Austria MotoGP sprint
“Ducati rider Pecco Bagnaia experienced rear tyre trouble during the MotoGP Austrian Grand Prix sprint, leading to his retirement from the race.
Despite looking strong throughout the weekend, Bagnaia struggled from the start and dropped to 14th place after wheel spin off the line.
The issue with his rear tyre became apparent early on, affecting his performance on track and causing significant vibrations during the race.
Bagnaia revealed that the rear tyre did not function as expected, deteriorating rapidly within just three laps, leading to further problems with braking.
Michelin, the tyre supplier, had not provided a clear explanation for the unexpected tyre issues as Bagnaia awaited further details for improvement.
This incident was not the first time Bagnaia faced tyre-related challenges in a race, highlighting the importance of resolving such issues to support his competitive performance on the track.”
