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Pace analysis reveals extent of Pecco Bagnaia’s Catalan MotoGP sprint shocker
Pecco Bagnaia, starting 21st on the grid in the MotoGP Catalan Grand Prix sprint, faced challenges in progressing, ending up in 14th place due to crashes from other riders. In the previous round at Barcelona in November 2024, Bagnaia had a strong performance as a polesitter and double race winner. Despite his consistent efforts, he fell short in the 2025 season title race against Jorge Martin. The Catalan Grand Prix in 2025 turned out to be a tougher event for Bagnaia after a difficult weekend in Hungary, with poor results in both sessions and qualifying. Bagnaia struggled with a new set-up and mental pressure, and Ducati focused on supporting him through this rough phase. The race saw Bagnaia facing immense challenges and limitations compared to previous successes, emphasizing the difficulty of the current season for the Italian rider.
