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MotoGP leader Pecco Bagnaia threw away a handful of points by crashing out from fourth place in the Silverstone sprint – but why was he fourth to begin with?
Reigning MotoGP world champion Pecco Bagnaia took the responsibility for his crash during the sprint race at the British Grand Prix, accepting the blame for the mistake that decreased his championship lead to just one point over Jorge Martin. Despite starting poorly and facing challenges from his rivals, Bagnaia found himself in fourth place after a series of chaotic opening corners. He admitted to overcommitting in a corner, causing him to crash, and acknowledged the mistake was entirely his own. Bagnaia also mentioned that a malfunction with the rear ride height device affected his race from the start, contributing to his difficulties on the track.
Even though the crash impacted his championship position, Bagnaia remains optimistic about the upcoming race in Silverstone and reflects on the high level of competition in MotoGP. He noted that the performance of riders has been exceptional, leading to thrilling races but also increasing the risk of crashes. Bagnaia remains determined to bounce back from his setbacks and maintain his position at the top of the championship standings.
