Francesco Bagnaia, reigning MotoGP champion, voiced his frustration after a challenging sprint race at the Australian Grand Prix, where his Ducati team’s performance took a noticeable dip. Bagnaia, who had been expected to perform well at Phillip Island, struggled throughout the race, finishing outside the top spots. According to the Italian rider, the performance of his Ducati deteriorated as the race progressed, leaving him unable to fight for higher positions.
Bagnaia explained that the team made changes to the setup for the sprint race, but these adjustments seemed to worsen the situation rather than improve it. He expressed disappointment, stating that the bike felt increasingly difficult to handle as the race went on, making it hard for him to maintain pace with his competitors. This unexpected drop in performance came as a blow, especially given Ducati’s typically strong showing in previous races this season.
With the championship title race intensifying, Bagnaia’s frustrations are understandable as every point matters. Despite his setback in the sprint race, Bagnaia remains focused on the upcoming main race, hoping that Ducati can make the necessary adjustments to regain its competitive edge. As the season approaches its final stages, the pressure is mounting on Bagnaia and Ducati to find solutions and maintain their championship momentum.
