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Francesco Bagnaia says he is not bothered by being slower than Nicolo Bulega in the Valencia MotoGP test.
Francesco Bagnaia expressed that he is unfazed by critics and focused on his progress, despite being outpaced by Nicolo Bulega at the Valencia MotoGP test. The two riders have been sharing the Ducati Lenovo Team box due to Bulega replacing the injured Marc Marquez temporarily. Bagnaia was content with the work he accomplished at Valencia, notably improving his feel for the bike’s front end, a challenge during the 2025 season. However, a crash during a time attack attempt relegated Bagnaia to 10th place, trailing Bulega. Nonetheless, Bagnaia praised Bulega’s strong performance and initiative. Bulega seized the test opportunity to ride the Desmosedici stress-free, making significant progress in his level of comfort and performance on the MotoGP bike, a crucial step in his development. The test served as a pivotal moment for Bulega to showcase his potential and determination to excel in the premier class, dispelling doubts about his adaptation to the MotoGP machinery.
