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Pecco Bagnaia considers his Malaysian GP as positive despite retiring
Pecco Bagnaia expressed his positive outlook on the Malaysian Grand Prix despite a puncture that led to his retirement from the race in MotoGP.
Starting the weekend outside of Q2 places, Bagnaia struggled with stability issues initially but managed to secure pole position and dominate the sprint race.
While leading early in the grand prix, his choice of medium front tire hindered his performance as he was overtaken by eventual winner Alex Marquez.
Despite being forced to retire due to a puncture, Bagnaia defended his front tire choice, highlighting his ability to brake strongly and keep fighting for a top position.
He remains optimistic about the final two rounds of the season, acknowledging the progress made with his bike but staying cautious about future races, particularly at Portimao.
Bagnaia emphasized the positive aspects of the weekend’s performance and expressed determination to build on the team’s work in upcoming races.
