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Bagnaia fumes over “impossible” COTA MotoGP sprint woes
The factory Ducati rider, despite being considered a frontrunner, struggled to keep up with the leaders during the 10-lap sprint at the Circuit of the Americas and finished in eighth place, nearly 9.3 seconds behind the winner Maverick Vinales. He attributed his poor performance to a lack of rear grip on his Michelin medium tires. The rider expressed frustration over his inability to replicate his impressive morning performance in the race. Enea Bastianini, his Ducati teammate, also faced rear grip issues during the race, finishing in sixth place. Both riders acknowledged their struggles and the need to analyze data to improve for the next race. Despite the disappointment, they remain determined to perform at their best in the upcoming races.
