P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Francesco Bagnaia says Ducati’s Misano test solutions let him brake harder at Motegi after trying “things never in our thoughts.”
Francesco Bagnaia is cautiously optimistic and focused on the upcoming day following a strong start at the Japanese MotoGP weekend. The solutions from the recent Misano test seem to be addressing his front-end issues at Motegi, where he set a positive tone by leading FP1 for the first time this season. Despite encountering technical problems, he secured a seventh-place finish and direct access to Qualifying 2. Bagnaia has shown improvement compared to last season at Motegi, hinting at potential success after much experimentation with different components during the season. He acknowledged the importance of recent tests in finding new solutions, emphasizing the need for further improvement heading into qualifying and the Sprint race. Looking to break his podium drought, Bagnaia aims for a top-five finish on Saturday as he continues his pursuit for better results.
