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Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia says that his team “did something incredible” to pull off their MotoGP Sprint race victory in Indonesia.
Francesco Bagnaia faced challenges during the practice sessions in Mandalika, but capitalized on Jorge Martin’s crash to secure victory in the Sprint race ahead of Enea Bastianini and Marc Marquez. Bagnaia expressed his belief in his winning potential in both races, despite struggling with his performance throughout the weekend. He acknowledged improvements made during qualifying, leading to a fantastic pace during the Sprint race. Bagnaia observed Martin’s crash on the first lap, recognizing the difficulties in opening a gap due to similar pace. Although winning the Sprint provided a boost in the championship, Bagnaia emphasized the need to make further progress for the upcoming races. He voiced concerns about the intense title fight dynamics, pointing out the challenges posed by the Michelin front tire and the risk it entails.
