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MotoGP champion Bagnaia says rookie Acosta "must be left alone"
The reigning Moto2 champion, aged 19, had his official MotoGP debut at the Losail International Circuit with the Tech3 GasGas team backed by KTM, impressively leading both sessions, finishing third overall in FP1 and third in the rain-affected FP2, causing excitement around the rookie. Despite Acosta’s pace not surprising Ducati’s Bagnaia, the Italian emphasized the importance of allowing Acosta to develop without additional pressure. Acosta himself remains grounded, cautioning against having expectations, stating that he’s enjoying the moment and the learning process. He admitted that finding the limits of the RC16 is a work in progress and that he hasn’t faced many crashes yet. Meanwhile, Bagnaia, facing unexpected challenges on Friday, remained confident in the potential of his Ducati despite finishing 10th overall, citing issues with his Michelin tires but expressing optimism for the upcoming races.
