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Bagnaia, Hungarian GP: Last Year Was a Nightmare for Me!
Pecco Bagnaia moved to Hungary with good spirits after securing a place on the podium at this weekend’s Mugello Grand Prix as the host nation. With this event, the Italian rider, who returned to his country with great excitement before lap 8, signaled that he would have significant support both on and off the track among the fans.
Optimistic Start from Mugello
Following a 13th and 9th place finish at the MotoGP season opening at the Balaton Park Circuit last race, Bagnaia displayed a confident attitude saying, “It seems like I’m going to achieve it.” “I think my motorcycle fits this track better. Last year was a complete nightmare for me. We had problems with braking and turning. We were struggling greatly in the corners. It looks much better this year – I can brake harder and slow down the bike more effectively. Once I solved the brakes, the bike goes into the corners normally.”
Key Points Against Desmosedici Aprilia
Despite the fact that Desmosedici Aprilia is currently performing at its best, Bagnaia stated, “Ducati has lost its way and this year we are trying to regain it.” He emphasized that they had significantly changed the balance of the engine over time and that this challenging task was being progressed step by step. Among the upcoming goals is improving rear wheel grip, as this is what he currently feels is lacking.
Doubts About Start Devices
In light of the events in Barcelona, there were concerns about the potential cancellation of start devices (Holeshot-Devices) for safety reasons this season. Considering that Ducati was somewhat behind Aprilia in this device, it was wondered how this would affect Bagnaia. The pilot attempted to alleviate the issue by saying, “When we take the devices out, the performance gap between the engines will not increase.” He emphasized that Honda is currently giving better starts and that if there’s a Honda nearby, the position is lost. He acknowledged that they experienced a loss of performance compared to 2024; however, he stated that the situation improved thanks to electronic adjustments at Mugello.
Plans for Balaton Park Circuit
The Hungarian Grand Prix will likely be held for the last time on the Balaton Park Circuit. Long-term plans include a return to Budapest and ongoing work to revitalize the track. Many MotoGP riders have recently expressed concern about this narrow, go-kart-like character of the circuit, which is frequently mentioned due to safety concerns. Bagnaia said, “Nothing has changed because it’s a temporary track. We will be on a different track tomorrow in the race. We need to survive once again and we will probably be better next year,” expressing his hopes.
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