Pecco Bagnaia struggled against Marc and Alex Marquez in MotoGP Argentina, finishing nearly four seconds behind Marc in the Sprint. He acknowledged specific difficulties with his bike and performance, emphasizing the need to close the gap. Despite these challenges, Bagnaia remains optimistic about making progress in upcoming races, while reflecting on his past struggles at Termas de Rio Hondo.
Pecco Bagnaia from Ducati faced stinging competition during Day 2 of the MotoGP in Argentina, as he was overshadowed by both Marc and Alex Marquez during qualifying and the Sprint. Despite a promising start that allowed him to briefly overtake Johann Zarco, Bagnaia ultimately finished nearly four seconds behind Marc Marquez, acknowledging the significant gap.
Bagnaia remarked on his struggles, indicating specific difficulties at Turns 6 and 11, admitting, “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.” He expressed concerns about his bike’s throttle handling, stating he required better performance in this regard to compete effectively against his rivals.
Initially finding success in the race, Bagnaia was optimistic as he followed the Marquez duo but lost momentum due to issues with cornering. He noted, “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.” Even with the disappointment, he sees the potential for improvement, considering the gap could be lessened in future races. Bagnaia declared, “There is a possibility of taking a step forward tomorrow, but we are still too far from Marc and Alex.” He remains unperturbed by pressure from critics and stated that there is still ample time to rectify performance issues this early in the season.
Historically, Termas de Rio Hondo is not a successful location for Bagnaia, as he has yet to secure a win at this circuit. The MotoGP community awaits further developments as the competitors prepare for the upcoming events.
Pecco Bagnaia encountered significant challenges during Day 2 of MotoGP in Argentina, finishing far behind rivals Marc and Alex Marquez. Despite an initial strong start and optimistic outlook, he recognized the need for improvement in specific areas, especially regarding his bike’s performance. With ongoing adjustments and time remaining in the season, Bagnaia remains hopeful about overcoming these hurdles.
Original Source: paddock-gp.com
