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Michelin has revealed what forced Pecco Bagnaia to retire from the Malaysian MotoGP
Michelin confirmed that Pecco Bagnaia had to retire from the MotoGP Malaysian Grand Prix due to a “hole in the centre” of his rear soft tyre. Despite qualifying on pole and showing strong pace in the sprint, Bagnaia’s race was compromised early on after experiencing issues with his medium front tyre. His pace fluctuated throughout the race, matching eventual winner Alex Marquez before falling back and ultimately suffering a puncture on lap 18. Michelin boss Piero Taramasso stated that the tyre had a hole and the pressure dropped significantly, possibly due to debris on the track. Bagnaia’s retirement saw Honda’s Joan Mir claim a podium finish as he now sits fourth in the championship standings.
