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Pecco Bagnaia says he’s “trying everything” to improve his MotoGP Sprint fortunes but “I don’t know how”.
Francesco Bagnaia expressed frustration after finishing fifth in the Dutch MotoGP Sprint, stating he is “trying everything” to improve but faces ongoing challenges. Despite winning nine Sprints in the past two seasons, he has consistently struggled more in shorter distance races compared to full-length Sunday races since the Sprint’s introduction in 2023. Bagnaia attributes this struggle to a change in bike feeling caused by the smaller fuel tank used in Sprints versus the full-size tank in Sunday races. Despite efforts to enhance his Sprint performance, he remains unsure how to overcome his Saturday afternoon difficulties. Bagnaia acknowledged the issue lies with him and expressed determination to keep pushing for improvements. Reflecting on the Assen Sprint, he emphasized his struggle to overtake due to the lack of feeling on the bike, despite feeling faster than his competitors. While Bagnaia faced challenges, his teammate Marc Marquez continued his dominance in Sprints, securing his ninth win of the season, highlighting varying performances within the Ducati Lenovo Team.
