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Pecco Bagnaia opens up on his Saturday turnaround at the Malaysian Grand Prix
At the MotoGP Malaysian Grand Prix, Pecco Bagnaia attributed his dominant sprint win from pole to a change that had not been helpful in the past.
Despite a challenging Friday and struggles with his GP25, Bagnaia secured pole position after coming through from Q1 on Saturday.
His start-to-finish victory in the 10-lap sprint marked his second win in short races this season, showcasing significant improvement from the previous race at Phillip Island.
While Bagnaia acknowledged feeling less confident at Sepang compared to Motegi, he praised the team for making changes to his bike that notably benefitted his performance.
The Ducati rider described the changes as a breakthrough, emphasizing the team’s efforts to address their alternating performances and challenges.
Although Bagnaia did not disclose the specific adjustment made to his GP25, he highlighted that it had not been successful in the past but significantly improved his handling during the race.
