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Bagnaia highlights “unbelievable” deficit to MotoGP title rival Martin in Australia
After losing his championship lead at the Indonesian GP, Francesco Bagnaia regained it with a win at Phillip Island, although he will again face a Q1 battle. Bagnaia struggled with pace on softer rubber and traction issues, causing a 0.2s difference between himself and Martin in the last corner. Bagnaia believes starting on soft tires like other riders may have been a better strategy. The grand prix at Phillip Island has been moved to Saturday due to strong winds, making Bagnaia’s Q1 appearance crucial for his championship position. Despite struggling on Fridays, Bagnaia is confident in his race pace and believes comebacks are possible at this track.
Source: motorsport
