On Day 2 of MotoGP Argentina, Pecco Bagnaia was outclassed by the Marquez brothers, finishing nearly four seconds behind Marc Marquez. He admitted to struggling with certain corners and called for improvements in his bike’s throttle handling. While acknowledging the challenges, he remains optimistic about making progress in upcoming races.
During the second day of MotoGP in Argentina, Pecco Bagnaia faced challenges, being outperformed by both Marc and Alex Marquez in the qualifying and Sprint races. Despite an impressive start where he overtook Johann Zarco, he quickly fell behind, ultimately finishing nearly four seconds behind Marc Marquez. Bagnaia expressed his struggles candidly, noting that he continues to lose significant time at specific turns, particularly Turns 6 and 11.
He reflected, “Since the beginning of the season, he has made me suffer. We’re working in the right direction, yes, but we have to close the gap. I keep losing a lot at Turns 6 and 11. At least I’ve gotten closer, because my prediction was sixth place.” Bagnaia indicated that he requires a bike with better throttle handling, mentioning his attempt to use a different aerodynamic component in efforts to enhance performance without sacrificing speed.
Bagnaia started the race strongly but experienced issues with his bike, stating, “I started well, even though I had a hitch in fifth gear. I managed to follow them at first, but I lost too much on certain corner entries.” While he acknowledged there are still possibilities for improvement in tomorrow’s race, he noted the existing gap to the Marquez brothers. Bagnaia expressed that while it is concerning, it is still early in the season, stating, “If it were the eighth or ninth race, yes, it would be, but there’s still time.
Importantly, he indicated his indifference about external perceptions, remarking, “I’ve read a lot about me and the team being nervous, but I don’t care.” He also highlighted his historical performance at the Termas de Rio Hondo circuit, where he has yet to secure a victory, emphasizing the need for further development in preparation for future races.
Throughout Day 2 of MotoGP Argentina, Pecco Bagnaia faced significant challenges against Marc and Alex Marquez. Despite a strong start, he struggled to maintain pace and recognized the gaps he needs to close in performance. Bagnaia remains optimistic about potential improvements, although he acknowledges the obstacles posed by his current bike handling. As the season progresses, he emphasizes that there is still ample time to address these issues and enhance his competitiveness.
Original Source: paddock-gp.com
