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Pecco Bagnaia doesn’t believe spacing the grid out further will make MotoGP starts safer
Ducati’s Pecco Bagnaia does not support a MotoGP proposal to increase the space between riders on the starting grid for safety improvement.
The incident at the Catalan Grand Prix raised concerns about race start safety, prompting a discussion on adjusting the layout of Turn 1 at Barcelona.
Bagnaia expressed skepticism towards safety measures like spacing riders out or removing ride height devices, citing the main issue as the frequency of race starts.
While 12 riders attended the safety commission meeting at Mugello, Bagnaia believes broader participation is necessary for voting on important matters.
Struggling with poor launches this season, Bagnaia highlighted difficulties in managing wheelies with his Ducati and his challenges with start performance.
