Pecco Bagnaia, the current MotoGP champion, recently expressed his frustration with Michelin’s MotoGP tyres, which he believes are causing an imbalance in the championship race. Bagnaia, who led the practice session and secured pole position during the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, encountered issues with his rear medium tyre during the race, causing him to lose pace and ultimately crash with six laps remaining.
Despite his strong performance throughout the weekend, Bagnaia struggled with the rear tyre, which he compared to his experience at Barcelona last year. He highlighted the unpredictability of the tyre’s behavior, noting that it took around 15 laps for it to start working properly, affecting his performance and position in the race.
Bagnaia’s concerns about the tyre issues impacting the championship race were evident as he pointed out that he had done everything right leading up to the race. He lamented the lack of balance in the championship due to factors beyond the riders’ control, such as tyre performance variations.
The Ducati rider’s race ended prematurely with a crash, adding to his list of DNFs this season. Despite showing promising signs of recovery and gaining time on the leaders before the crash, Bagnaia acknowledged that winning the race would have been a challenging feat even if he had finished.
Looking ahead, Bagnaia finds himself 24 points behind his title rival Jorge Martin with six rounds remaining in the championship. The tight competition and quick turnaround to the next round in Indonesia present a challenging scenario for Bagnaia and his team as they aim to overcome the tyre issues and regain ground in the title fight.
As the MotoGP season intensifies, Bagnaia’s perspective sheds light on the complexities and challenges faced by riders in the championship battle. The unpredictability of tyre performance and its impact on race outcomes highlight the need for consistent performance and adaptability in the competitive world of MotoGP.
