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Just five days after being violently dragged across the Aragon gravel under Alex Marquez’s Ducati, Pecco Bagnaia was in ominous form on Friday at Misano
Reigning MotoGP world champion Pecco Bagnaia praised the “fantastic painkillers” that helped him unexpectedly top the opening day at Misano following a high-speed crash with Alex Marquez at the Aragon Grand Prix. Despite neck and shoulder pain, Bagnaia struggled in the morning session but excelled in the afternoon after medicating. Bagnaia’s first-place finish by two tenths of a second boosts his confidence for the weekend, as he still has the chance to close the title gap at a track he knows well. His familiarity with Misano, located near his home in Tavullia, gives him an advantage and sets him up for success in the upcoming races. Bagnaia’s performance at Misano impresses even his former Ducati team-mate Jack Miller, showcasing his dominance on the track.
