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Pecco Bagnaia’s Ducati engine “safe” after “scary” Japan MotoGP smoking issue
Ducati’s Pecco Bagnaia encountered a “scary” smoking issue with his bike at the MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix due to a faulty filter, but assured that the engine remains “safe” to use.
Although the smoking problem persisted throughout the race, Bagnaia managed to secure his first win since the Americas Grand Prix in March without any major complications.
The Italian rider clarified that the faulty filter did not result in losing one of his engine allocations for the season, and he expressed gratitude for the engine’s safety.
Bagnaia’s recent success at the Misano test has significantly boosted his confidence for the upcoming Indonesian Grand Prix, following key adjustments to his bike which led to pole position and victory.
With 66 points behind Alex Marquez in the championship battle for second place, Bagnaia anticipates a fierce competition and aims to secure the maximum possible results in the remaining rounds of the season.
