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Ducati Lenovo rider Francesco Bagnaia announced that although he secured second place on the podium at the Brno Grand Prix, he could not achieve full compatibility with the new motorcycle model, GP26. The pilot, who won the sprint race, managed to take the lead in the opening sections of the main race, but struggled to keep pace with his rivals during the final laps. Bagnaia stated that his performance was improving, emphasizing that "Today I was just missing the last five or six laps," stressing that they are approaching the second half of the season optimistically.
Technical Difficulties in Performance
Following his success in securing third place at the Brno race, Bagnaia detailed the technical difficulties he experienced with the new motorcycle model. The rider expressed that his overall performance was progressing, but he was unable to be sufficient against his rivals in the final section.
Bagnaia drew attention to the compatibility issues with the GP26, stating that he could not use the motorcycle intuitively. He emphasized that this led to lost time:
"I think a little too much while riding the bike. When you think, you naturally lose some time. When you ride naturally, everything feels much easier."
Bagnaia also touched upon the physical problems he experienced during the race, noting a sensation related to the rear tire. Although it did not happen in the sprint race, he commented that "a feeling of swimming started to occur on the rear side." He explained that this caused him to struggle with the front tire after Marc Marquez passed him, and he had to allow his rivals to overtake him.
Psychological Pressure and Teamwork
Although Bagnaia managed to take control in the initial stages of the race, he acknowledged his awareness of the intensity of the competition in the later sections. He stressed that the pace of rivals, such as Marc Marquez, was particularly high. He admitted that he was unable to cope with the pressure created by this situation.
However, Bagnaia expressed that they were striving to overcome these difficulties and focusing on improvement:
"I am happy because we are improving. We are getting closer to the pace. Today I was just missing the last five or six laps."
Acknowledging the effects of lost confidence from the previous season, Bagnaia stressed the need to rebuild speed and confidence. Furthermore, he highlighted the importance of team work, stating that data from Ducati played a critical role. He expressed that the team worked seriously thanks to this data and began to close the gap on his rivals.
Position in the Championship Battle
Bagnaia, who secured a third place and a consecutive podium finish at Brno, maintained his seventh position in the World Championship standings. However, he managed to reduce the gap by up to 53 points from leader Marco Bezzecchi, who did not participate in the race. With expectations that Ducati would re-enter the championship fight following Marc Marquez's victory, Bagnaia showed that they are approaching the second half of the season with more hope.
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