Francesco Bagnaia believes there is a clear reason why he could only manage fifth place in the Valencia MotoGP Sprint, reducing his points lead ahead of Sunday’s title decider.
After a strong qualifying performance, Francesco Bagnaia struggled to maintain his position and finished in fifth place in the race. Bagnaia believes that the incorrect rear tire choice hindered his performance and prevented him from fighting for the victory. Despite the setback, he remains confident in the team’s setup and believes they have the potential to lead or challenge for a win. Bagnaia finished the race closely followed by his fellow Ducati riders, but he is unsure if there were any team orders not to overtake. With a 14-point lead over Jorge Martin, Bagnaia could secure the championship if he finishes in the top five. For the upcoming race, he plans to follow Martin’s rear tire choice.
