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Francesco Bagnaia’s “huge change” offers hope as he starts to face pressure for third in the MotoGP standings from Marco Bezzecchi.
Francesco Bagnaia finished 14.8s behind Marc Marquez at Balaton Park, but a significant set-up change led to a rediscovery of a “good feeling” for the struggling MotoGP champion. The specific changes involved are not fully disclosed, but Bagnaia hinted they were related to the motorcycle’s geometry. The Hungarian GP weekend started with Bagnaia’s issues being highlighted on TV due to rear-wheel suspension problems. Despite facing challenges, Bagnaia aims to continue improving, with the upcoming Barcelona round presenting a more favorable track layout. Currently third in the World Championship standings, Bagnaia faces increasing competition from Marco Bezzecchi, who has closed the gap to just 31 points.
