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Bagnaia says 2024 Ducati MotoGP bike “working perfectly” after testing
Italian rider Francesco Bagnaia dominated this week’s Qatar test, setting a record-breaking time of 1m50.952s on Tuesday, leading his teammate Enea Bastianini by 0.120s. Bagnaia’s Ducati showed strength in both Qatar and Malaysia tests, leaving him optimistic but cautious about race weekend performance. Although pleased with the 2024 bike’s performance, he acknowledges that real race results can differ from testing results. Bagnaia praised the improvements made to the 24 model, combining the best features of its predecessors. Despite the positive feeling, he remains aware that race weekends can bring unpredictable outcomes. The Ducati team has finalized their strategy for the upcoming season, feeling confident and satisfied with the bike’s performance.
