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Francesco Bagnaia says his Malaysian MotoGP puncture left “a bitter taste in my mouth” despite a return to form at Sepang
Francesco Bagnaia expressed disappointment over his Malaysian MotoGP puncture but found solace in his return to form at Sepang. Despite choosing the wrong front tire for the grand prix, he was on track for a podium finish until the puncture occurred. Bagnaia remains positive about his competitive showing and aims to build on this momentum at the upcoming Portimao MotoGP round. His focus is on rediscovering the riding confidence he had in Sepang, given Portimao’s unique track characteristics. With a slim five-point gap to Marco Bezzecchi, Bagnaia is eager to secure a strong finish in the world championship standings. Additionally, he will have a new Ducati teammate, Nicolo Bulega, filling in for the injured Marc Marquez at the upcoming races in Portimao and Valencia.
