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Pecco Bagnaia’s emotion after a breakthrough MotoGP victory in the Japanese Grand Prix wasn’t just relief but “anger” – as he saw evidence that 2025 “maybe could’ve been a different championship”
Pecco Bagnaia felt a mix of relief and anger after his breakthrough MotoGP win at the Japanese Grand Prix, believing that his season could have taken a different turn if he had found success earlier. The Ducati rider had been overshadowed by teammate Marc Marquez all season but dominated at Motegi, leading every lap in both races. While Bagnaia praised Marquez as deserving and unbeatable, he expressed regret at not being able to challenge him more throughout the season. Bagnaia credited a breakthrough during the post-race test in Misano for his improved performance, hinting at changes in components rather than just setup tweaks. The Italian rider emphasized the importance of finding solutions earlier in the season to potentially alter the championship outcome.
