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Ducati: Data shows Pecco Bagnaia “still the fast rider” from previous MotoGP seasons
Davide Tardozzi, the boss of the Ducati MotoGP team, pointed out that despite a disappointing Italian Grand Prix, Pecco Bagnaia is still considered the fastest rider of the previous year based on the data analysis.
Bagnaia, who had won the Italian Grand Prix three years in a row, had high expectations for Mugello but struggled during the race, losing out on a podium spot to Fabio Di Giannantonio.
Although Bagnaia seemed to have found some confidence in the previous race in Aragon, issues with the front end of his bike resurfaced at Mugello, causing him to slip down the championship standings.
Ducati is still working on finding a solution to Bagnaia’s problems, particularly related to braking and cornering speeds, but Tardozzi remains confident in the rider’s abilities.
The podium at Mugello was dominated by Ducati, with Marc Marquez taking the win, and Tardozzi praised the intense battle between the Marquez brothers and Bagnaia during the race, highlighting the exciting overtakes for the audience to enjoy.
