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Francesco Bagnaia said “I can do what I want with my bike” after storming to MotoGP pole at Motegi.
Francesco Bagnaia secured pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi, setting a new lap record in the process.
Despite struggling with front-end issues earlier in the season, the double world champion showcased promise in practice sessions leading up to qualifying.
Bagnaia’s strong performance in final practice and qualifying pole position ahead of Joan Mir and Marc Marquez indicates his return to form.
Utilizing older components on his GP25 has restored Bagnaia’s confidence in braking, allowing him to feel in control on the bike.
While this is Bagnaia’s second pole of the season, unlike Brno, this time there were no incidents or yellow flags during qualifying.
Bagnaia credits his team for their work in providing him with two similar bike setups for the weekend, allowing him to perform at his best.
The 12-lap Motegi MotoGP Sprint race is scheduled to start at 3pm local time.
