P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Luca Marini and Marco Bezzecchi both blamed their tyre choice for their tough Malaysian MotoGP races.
Prior to the Malaysian MotoGP race, it was anticipated that the rear tyre selection would play a crucial role in determining the outcome, with the soft-compound potentially losing performance towards the end while the medium-compound promised more consistency despite being slower.
Despite the soft rear tire being the unanimous choice among MotoGP riders, there were variations in front tire preferences, with select riders, including Luca Marini, opting for the medium-compound.
Marini, who finished eighth, attributed his race setback to an early mistake at turn four that disrupted his position on the track, highlighting the challenge of overtaking Johann Zarco who effectively defended his position.
The differing front tire choice, as Marini indicated, likely contributed to the struggles faced in Sepang, with the medium compound lacking grip and hindering turning ability in the hot track conditions.
Other riders such as Francesco Bagnaia encountered issues like a rear tire puncture, impacting their race, while Marco Bezzecchi faced similar challenges in overtaking opponents and finished in 11th position after a difficult race.
Despite the difficulties, Bezzecchi, like his counterparts, acknowledged the demanding nature of the Malaysian MotoGP race and the impact tire selection had on their performance.
