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Bagnaia: Ducati, Closing in on Aprilia; Marquez Factor Critical
Francesco Bagnaia made significant assessments regarding motorcycle performance following the qualifying session at the Balaton Park. The Italian rider stated that Ducati’s recent performance was being compared to Aprilia, and that the gap between the two brands was decreasing, with the sole factor creating the difference being Marc Márquez.
Technical Details and Performance Assessment
The Ducati pilot noted that the Balaton Park did not fully reveal the characteristics of the motorcycles. However, he acknowledged that rival brands had dominated in terms of one-lap pace in recent races. In the Hungarian Grand Prix, this situation was shaped in a more balanced manner, he stated. Bagnaia emphasized that the difference between the motorcycles was now quite small and, therefore, driver performance was the decisive factor at the top.
Marquez’s Role: A Critical Factor
The most striking part of Bagnaia’s statements concerned his teammate, Marc Márquez. The Italian pilot said that Márquez was able to extract maximum performance from the motorcycle and that the current difference was being created by himself. This shows that Márquez's recent performance has been appreciated as much as the competition. Bagnaia stated that Márquez’s superiority in one-lap pace played a significant role in reducing the gap between Ducati and Aprilia.
Ducati’s Improvement Process and Future Goals
Ducati expressed that it was progressing in the right direction with the developments recorded in recent races. Specifically, he noted that the improvement of the motorcycle's front end had solved some of the problems the team experienced at the beginning of the season. This improvement gives hope for both the sprint race and the main race. Bagnaia believes they have the pace to fight for victories in the races, while emphasizing that Aprilia and Márquez’s performance level remains very high and that the weekend will not be easy.
Championship Battle Intensifies
As the second half of the season approaches, the competition between Ducati, Aprilia, and KTM is becoming increasingly intense. Bagnaia's statements also show that the differences between the brands are shrinking and that driver performance is now starting to have a greater impact.
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