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Francesco Bagnaia revealed it is “difficult to explain” his 2025 struggles after a disappointing Austrian MotoGP weekend.
Francesco Bagnaia expressed difficulty in explaining his struggles during the 2025 Austrian MotoGP weekend. Despite qualifying on the front row, he faced setbacks, including a faulty rear tire in the Sprint race and finishing eighth in the main race. Bagnaia acknowledged that podium finishers Marc Marquez and Marco Bezzecchi outperformed him, leaving him puzzled by his 12-second deficit compared to the previous year’s race time. Falling 197 points behind his teammate Marquez in the championship, Bagnaia demanded Ducati to provide answers for his ongoing issues, expressing a sense of urgency to understand the cause. Ducati General Manager Gigi Dall’Igna also shared disappointment in Bagnaia’s performance, emphasizing a “wasted opportunity” and the need for improvement.
