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Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia conceded that the “maximum was third place” after completing the podium during the MotoGP British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday. The double reigning champion’s streak of four Sunday wins in a row ended at the Northamptonshire circuit last weekend as he was beaten by title rival Jorge Martin and team-mate Enea […]
The double reigning champion’s winning streak came to an end at the Northamptonshire circuit last weekend when he was surpassed by title rival Jorge Martin and team-mate Enea Bastianini. Despite Bagnaia leading the first half of Sunday’s race, Martin and Bastianini ultimately outperformed him to secure a weekend double, with Bagnaia finishing in third place. The Italian rider expressed disappointment with his performance and vowed to analyze the data to understand his mistakes. Bagnaia highlighted the challenge of managing tire wear during the race, particularly struggling with the front tire’s limitations on turning ability, which forced him to adjust his riding style. Overall, the weekend’s results narrowed his lead in the Riders’ standings, with Bagnaia now trailing Martin by three points.
