Despite a season marked by ups and downs, two-time reigning world champion Pecco Bagnaia is not changing his approach for the Indonesian Grand Prix. At Misano last weekend, Pecco showed solid pace, taking pole position and winning the sprint. However, problems with his Michelin tyres disrupted his race, preventing him from maintaining his usual speed in the first half of the Grand Prix.
As he came back strong, Bagnaia crashed on lap 21 while battling for third, allowing Jorge Martin to increase its lead in the MotoGP championship. I will approach this race as usual. : pushing, trying to be competitive, trying to win races” he said at a press conference in Mandalika on Thursday. I’m now 24 points behind, so it’s not much, but it’s not little either…
I think I need to address this part of the season
aggressive manner And, after these two racesI might change my strategy. But for nowI have to attack a lot. »
Pecco Bagnaia: ” We talked a lot with Michelin, it was a very strange Sunday »
Michelin announced that they are continuing to analyze tire data from Bagnaia to understand what happened during the Grand Prix of Emilia-Romagna. But, on Thursday, Pecco still had no precise explanation : ” At the beginning of the race it was very difficult to attack. I didn’t have a good feeling with the rear tire. We have discussed a lot with Michelin, we have tried to work together as always to develop and improve together. »
Regarding his accident, Bagnaia acknowledges his mistake: ” It was my mistake, but as soon as you don’t press too hard on the brakes and your bike is more aligned, it’s easier to lose the front. It was a strange Sunday because I felt great all weekend and in the race I had trouble repeating the same pace I was doing in practice. »
For the pilot Ducatithe goal is clear: to turn the page and focus on the weekend ahead. we are already focused on this weekend.
It was good last season hereand we will try to build on this to be competitive throughout the weekend.. »
Pecco Bagnaia knows he has to attack hard to make up the deficit
Jorge Martinbut he remains confident and determined to give his best in
Indonesia. Let the show begin!
