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Pecco Bagnaia's 2025 MotoGP season is disappointing, with ongoing bike handling issues and tire problems limiting his performance, leading to a decline in his race results and a significant championship points gap, casting doubt on his chances for the rest of the season.
Francesco Bagnaia had a competitive race at Mugello, engaging in a fierce battle with Marc Marquez that involved contact, which was reviewed by Race Direction. Despite his efforts, Bagnaia struggled with front-end issues and tire management, ultimately finishing behind Fabio Di Giannantonio. He expressed concerns about his bike's handling this season and anticipates challenges at the upcoming Assen race due to limited brake options and track characteristics.
Ducati team boss Davide Tardozzi confirms through data that Pecco Bagnaia remains the fastest rider compared to previous seasons, despite a disappointing Italian Grand Prix where he finished off the podium. Bagnaia faced challenges with confidence in braking and cornering, but the team believes he can recover and find solutions soon. Ducati secured a podium sweep at Mugello, showcasing strong competition and exciting battles among riders.
The premier class of MotoGP is set to compete in the Gran Premio d'Italia Brembo at Mugello, with a large and enthusiastic crowd in attendance.
Francesco Bagnaia of Ducati Lenovo Team secured a dominant victory at the Mugello Grand Prix, leading from the second turn and maintaining his lead throughout the race. Enea Bastianini made a late move to finish second, pushing Jorge Martin to third. Marc Marquez narrowly missed the podium, finishing fourth. The race saw several incidents, including crashes for Joan Mir and Takaaki Nakagami, while Franco Morbidelli and Fabio Di Giannantonio had notable performances.
Pecco Bagnaia ends Friday practice as the fastest rider ahead of Marco Bezzecchi in the 2023 Mugello MotoGP P2 session, which was marred by several crashes. Alex Rins took third place, followed by Fabio Di Giannantonio and Brad Binder. Johann Zarco made it three Ducatis in a row, while Marc Marquez grabbed eighth place thanks to a tow from Maverick Viñales. Aleix Espargaro just snuck into ninth place right in the final moments, bumping Luca Marini into tenth.
Alex Marquez of Gresini Ducati topped the first session of practice for the MotoGP class at Mugello, followed by Fabio Quartararo on the Yamaha and Brad Binder on the KTM. Other prominent riders to miss out on provisional Q2 include Jack Miller and Aleix Espargaro, who is struggling with an ankle injury.