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Marquez Masters Mugello: Secures Pole in Epic Battle with Bagnaia for Ducati Domination

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MotoGP championship leader Marc Marquez secured pole position at the Italian Grand Prix, narrowly edging out local hero Francesco Bagnaia for a factory Ducati 1-2. The six-time world champion set the fastest time early in the session with assistance from his brother Alex, placing them at the forefront at Mugello. While other riders briefly surpassed Marquez, he reclaimed his position to qualify first. Bagnaia settled for second place, trailing Marquez by just over five-hundredths of a second, with Alex Marquez in third. Quartararo, Quartararo, Bagnaia, and Alex Marquez completed the…

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Bagnaia Shines Bright in Home Turf Trials at Italian GP

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MotoGP star Francesco Bagnaia expressed feeling a sense of “relief” after Friday practice at the Italian Grand Prix. Starting the day eighth in FP1, he rose to second during the official practice session at Mugello, trailing KTM’s Maverick Vinales by just over a tenth of a second. Despite a disappointing start to the 2025 campaign, being third in the championship, Bagnaia is 93 points behind leader Marc Marquez, his new team-mate. While struggling with a nervous bike in the morning and a quickly degrading rear tire in the afternoon, Bagnaia…

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Unraveling the Braking Conundrum: Francesco Bagnaia and the Challenges of Mugello in MotoGP

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The main topic at Mugello for this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix is brakes, with a focus on Francesco Bagnaia’s brake disc change in Aragon and the debate around the benefits of larger disc sizes. Although opting for larger brake discs can enhance feeling and performance, it also brings potential drawbacks like increased weight to consider. Brembo’s Andrea Pellegrini highlighted the challenges faced at Aragon and how Mugello poses a different scenario in terms of braking requirements. Managing temperature is crucial for MotoGP bikes, impacting braking efficiency and overall bike handling,…

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Bagnaia Delivers Bold Statement Ahead of Italian GP: ‘If I’m Not Competitive, There’s a Problem’

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Francesco Bagnaia views the Italian Grand Prix weekend as a crucial point in his 2025 MotoGP campaign, indicating it could be make or break for him. He emphasizes the importance of showing strong pace at Mugello to address any underlying issues with himself and Ducati. Despite a challenging weekend at Aragon, Bagnaia managed to secure a third-place finish after making adjustments to his bike setup. He stresses the need to maintain this momentum and competitiveness moving forward. Bagnaia expresses excitement about racing in front of his home crowd and aims…

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Revving with Confidence: KTM MotoGP Riders Gear Up for Success at the Italian GP

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Before the Italian Grand Prix, the factory KTM MotoGP riders are quietly optimistic, having had a productive test day at Aragon. Pedro Acosta expressed hope for a strong showing at the upcoming race weekend, aiming to be as competitive as they were at Aragon. Despite facing tough competition at Aragon last year from top riders, the team is determined to put up a good fight. Acosta emphasized the importance of replicating their consistency and competitiveness from Aragon at Mugello this weekend. The team acknowledges the challenges they still face, particularly…

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