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Francesco Bagnaia says a change of rear tyre in practice was the turning point in his Friday at the Italian MotoGP.
Francesco Bagnaia had a decent Friday at the Italian Grand Prix, coming in second on the timesheets, but the day was complicated for him due to strange movements from his Ducati bike.
Despite facing challenges with the bike’s behavior in the morning, Bagnaia managed to improve his performance in the afternoon by changing to a new rear tyre.
The switch to a new compound tyre had a positive impact, restoring Bagnaia’s confidence and performance on the track at Mugello.
Although he didn’t test the updated fairing Ducati introduced, Bagnaia prioritized understanding the bike’s behavior to make necessary adjustments.
By the end of the day, Bagnaia was in a positive mood, feeling confident and satisfied with his performance during the time attack sessions.
Overall, Bagnaia considered Friday a good day in terms of regaining his feeling and pushing hard on the track.
