P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Misano grip transforms Francesco Bagnaia’s fortunes, “decided not to change anything”.
Francesco Bagnaia started the Misano weekend strong by securing a competitive fourth place during Friday practice, following previous challenging MotoGP races.
Despite recent major set-up changes at Balaton Park and Barcelona, Bagnaia opted to maintain his bike’s settings for a stability and rear support boost.
Highlighted by exceptional grip on the Misano asphalt, Bagnaia praised the track condition and its impact on his bike’s performance, leading to increased comfort and agility while riding.
The decision to stick with the same bike configuration paid off with impressive lap times and a promising start to the weekend.
Continuing to utilize the ‘shorter’ Ohlins front fork for enhanced braking and corner entry control, Bagnaia’s confidence and pace remained solid throughout the day.
Overall, Bagnaia expressed satisfaction with his performance and progress on track, showing optimism for breaking his recent podium drought in the upcoming races.
