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Even before Pecco Bagnaia crashed out of MotoGP’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, his bizarre pace fluctuations convinced him something was wrong
Reigning world champion Pecco Bagnaia expressed his frustration with Michelin’s MotoGP tyres, stating that they are affecting the balance of the championship. Despite leading the practice session and securing pole position at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Bagnaia encountered difficulties during the race. He experienced issues with his rear medium tyre, causing him to lose pace and fall behind his rivals. Bagnaia mentioned that the tyre problems he faced were similar to those he encountered at Barcelona last year, affecting his performance on the track. The Ducati rider believes that these tyre issues are posing a significant challenge to the title battle and creating an imbalance within the championship. He highlighted the impact of tyre performance on the race results and expressed disappointment at the situation, emphasizing the need for a fair and consistent playing field for all riders.
