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Pecco Bagnaia looks ahead to the Portuguese Grand Prix after his unfortunate Sepang DNF
Ducati’s Pecco Bagnaia acknowledges experiencing a puncture affecting a MotoGP tire for the first time during his retirement at the Malaysian Grand Prix, yet he approaches the Portuguese Grand Prix with the confidence he showcased at Sepang.
Despite starting from Q1, Bagnaia secured pole position and claimed victory in the sprint race at the Malaysian Grand Prix with a dominant performance.
While aiming for a podium finish in the main race, he was forced to retire due to a punctured rear tire, an unexpected setback.
Bagnaia refrains from making predictions for the Portuguese Grand Prix but believes he possesses the same competitive edge he displayed in Malaysia.
Having faced challenges in previous races, Bagnaia sees potential for a strong performance in Portugal, drawing motivation from his experiences in Sepang and exhibiting optimism for the upcoming race weekend.
His past successes at Portimao and a competitive track record position him well for the race as he vies for a top-three spot in the championship standings against Marco Bezzecchi of Aprilia.
