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MotoGP champion Pecco Bagnaia’s surprise defeat in the Portuguese Grand Prix sprint was the result of a fascinating mental lapse – with the Italian forthcoming about the details of his error
MotoGP champion Pecco Bagnaia experienced a surprising defeat in the Portuguese Grand Prix sprint due to a mental lapse, which he candidly revealed details about. Despite looking set to win, he lost rear contact under braking into a difficult corner, dropping to fourth place. Bagnaia struggled to maintain his position, later admitting he failed to consider the fuel consumption affecting the bike’s handling. His mistake was described as “huge” and a missed opportunity for a long-awaited sprint victory. Fellow Ducati riders Jorge Martin and Enea Bastianini faced their own challenges in the race, with Martin battling rear vibration issues and Bastianini starting with a disengaged front ride height device due to braking too hard.
