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Francesco Bagnaia says seven-lap Mugello battle with team-mate Marc Marquez “better than zero” ahead of Dutch MotoGP.
Francesco Bagnaia expressed his determination by stating that “seven laps better than zero” as he aims to build on his improved performance at Mugello, where he briefly dueled with Marc Marquez.
Despite fading to fourth in the Italian MotoGP, Bagnaia found positives in Mugello, particularly in achieving better stability with his bike and being able to challenge Marc Marquez on track.
Looking ahead to Assen, a track he enjoys, Bagnaia seeks to continue the progress made in Mugello and relishes the opportunity to compete at one of his favorite circuits.
The Italian rider, who won in Moto3 at Assen in 2016 and is on a three-race win streak at the Dutch GP, highlighted the importance of the changes made post-Mugello in enhancing bike stability and front-end feeling.
With cooler conditions expected at Assen, Bagnaia is optimistic about his competitiveness and aims to work differently to ensure he is well-prepared for the upcoming races while closing the points gap to the championship leaders.
