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MotoGP points leader Francesco Bagnaia affirmed that he “knew” opting for the medium compound rear tyre was the “correct” choice
The factory Ducati rider had a difficult start to the weekend, finishing 11th in the FP2 session and failing to reach Q2 directly. However, he managed to salvage third place on the grid in qualifying. He took a gamble by using the soft compound rear tire for the race, while his rival Martin saved his tires and gained a significant lead. Bagnaia chased Martin down as his grip started to deteriorate, ultimately finishing in second place behind new winner Johann Zarco. Bagnaia extended his points lead over Martin to 27, but remains cautious about the remaining races, acknowledging that anything can happen. He emphasized the importance of performing well when facing difficulties and striving to be at the front.
Source: Motorsport Week
