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P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Pecco Bagnaia will face Qualifying 1 after struggling to unlock enough grip on fresh tyres at Catalunya.
Pecco Bagnaia struggled with extracting performance from fresh tires during MotoGP practice, finishing in 12th place behind KTM’s Pedro Acosta. This led him to admit he couldn’t imagine making it to Q2. The lack of grip was a known challenge, making it difficult for Bagnaia to find the right setup. Despite improvements during the session, the tight competition meant small issues had a big impact. With new data on tire performance, the team aims to make adjustments for improved speed. Additionally, VR46’s Fabio di Giannantonio was the leading Ducati rider in sixth place on Friday.
