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Pecco Bagnaia “just hoping” Mandalika MotoGP woes don’t return in Australia
Double MotoGP world champion Pecco Bagnaia is optimistic for a form rebound at the Australian Grand Prix and will gauge this during FP1 after the first lap. Coming off a tough Indonesian Grand Prix, where he struggled and crashed out, Bagnaia is hoping for a return to winning ways seen in Japan, attributing success to key GP24 parts on his GP25 bike.
While acknowledging the challenges ahead at Phillip Island, Bagnaia aims for a podium finish, emphasizing the need to find the same race-winning feeling he had at Motegi. Concerns about the windy weather impacting performance are present, with Bagnaia stating that a tough weekend similar to Mandalika is not desired.
Reflecting on his recent struggles, Bagnaia highlights the importance of understanding his bike’s behavior to avoid incidents like the one at Mandalika. He remains hopeful for a strong showing at the Australian Grand Prix but will closely monitor his performance after FP1 to assess the weekend ahead.
