Pecco Bagnaia (Ducati/1st): “Profit for Acosta” / MotoGP

For the MotoGP world champion, Pecco Bagnaia, the Spanish doctor in Jerez started with the best time and lap record on Friday. A small technical problem in the morning was compounded by a good feeling in the afternoon.

Francesco Bagnaia started Friday at the Circuito de Jerez with problems on his Ducati Desmosedici GP24. The current MotoGP world champion was forced to pit after one lap and his crew had their hands full. But after a few minutes the 27-year-old continued his journey and in the end the Italian was very satisfied.

Bagnaia struggled with bad vibrations in the rear wheel in the last few races, and the Ducati factory rider was not on the podium for two GPs in a row. First place at the end of qualifying on Friday in Andalusia and a new all-time record had him grinning from ear to ear during the media round.

“We chose a different strategy compared to a normal Friday,” explained the fifth-placed player at the World Cup. “We used this day as a test and we were able to try more things than usual. I’m very happy. We didn’t have any vibrations, although they usually only appear on Saturdays at the race track. That’s why we keep the tire flat, but my feeling when braking and entering a corner has improved . It’s better, the bike moves very little.”

Welcome to the race weekend in Jerez

Maverick Vinales

Francesco Bagnaia

Brad Binder

Marc Márquez

Pedro Acosta

Miguel Oliveira

Francesco Bagnaia

Johann Zarco

Jack Miller

Miguel Oliveira

Johann Zarco

Aleix Espargaró

Pedrosa days

Stefan Bradl

Fabio Quartararo

Maverick Vinales

Enea Bastianini

Fabio di Giannantonio

Alex Márquez

Jorge Martin

Pedrosa days

Jorge Martin

Marco Bezzecchi

What was the problem in FP1 on the 4.2km circuit? “In the morning we had a small problem with the clutch. That can happen, it was cold and we didn’t expect that. I noticed the problem immediately in the first corner. We tried something new, which can happen,” was his answer.

“Overall, we tried to get a better feel for the bike. Once you have a better feel, it can help a lot in getting a good position. We have improved the feel at the entrance of the corner, which ultimately gives you a good position after the corner. I really enjoy riding on a day like this ,” says Bagnaia.

A lap record set by a Ducati rider on Friday, but Bagnaia immediately put that into perspective. “The times we are seeing this year are amazing. Maybe Michelin itself did not expect this performance. The grip is greater. Finally, the lap times are better, but we are slower in the race,” the Ducati star said, adding: “In order With my riding style, I’ve had these annoying vibrations in the last few weeks. I hope we can improve in this area. Once you understand the tire, you can take the right steps.”

So drivers who don’t know last season’s tires have an advantage? “It’s definitely an advantage for Pedro Acosta because he started immediately on this type of tire and he was able to build and develop his driving style with this tire,” emphasized Bagnaia. “He has no problem with the tires and he can use a lot of pressure. This is amazing.”

Results MotoGP Jerez, qualifying (April 26):

Live in qualifying 2:

1. Francesco Bagnaia (I), Ducati, 1:36.025 min
2. Maverick Viñales (E), Aprilia, +0.100 sec
3. Marc Márquez (L), Ducati, +0.143
4. Marco Bezzecchi (I), Ducati, +0.339
5. Jorge Martín (E), Ducati, +0.410
6. Pedro Acosta (E), KTM, +0.414
7. Aleix Espargaró (E), Aprilia, +0.421
8. Enea Bastianini (I), Ducati, +0.455
9. Fabio Di Giannantonio (I), Ducati, +0.511
10. Alex Márquez (L), Ducati, +0.514

I qualify 1:

11. Brad Binder (ZA), KTM, +0.619
12. Franco Morbidelli (I), Ducati, +0.686
13. Jack Miller (AUS), KTM, +0.875
14. Dani Pedrosa (E), KTM, +0.919
15. Alex Rins (E), Yamaha, +0,934
16. Takaaki Nakagami (J), Honda, +0,944
17. Raúl Fernandez (L), Aprilia, +1,086
18. Johann Zarco (F), Honda, +1,252
19. Miguel Oliveira (P), Aprilia, +1,317
20. Fabio Quartararo (F), Yamaha, +1,357
21. Joan Mir (E), Honda, +1,451
22. Augusto Fernandez (E), KTM, +1,586
23. Stefan Bradl (D), Honda, +1,684
24. Luca Marini (I), Honda, +1.813
25. Lorenzo Savadori (I), Aprillia, +1,877

Results MotoGP Jerez, FP1 (April 26):

1. Alex Márquez (L), Ducati, 1:36.630 min
2. Marc Márquez (E), Ducati, +0.507 sec
3. Maverick Viñales (L), Aprilia, +0.591
4. Aleix Espargaró (E), Aprilia, +0.673
5. Franco Morbidelli (I), Ducati, +0.917
6. Marco Bezzecchi (I), Ducati, +0.955
7. Dani Pedrosa (E), KTM, +0,983
8. Brad Binder (ZA), KTM, +0.988
9. Jorge Martín (E), Ducati, +1,005
10. Pedro Acosta (E), KTM, +1,012
11. Fabio Di Giannantonio (I), Ducati, +1.094
12. Francesco Bagnaia (I), Ducati, +1,162
13. Enea Bastianini (I), Ducati, +1.256
14. Fabio Quartararo (F), Yamaha, +1,382
15. Miguel Oliveira (P), Aprilia, +1,419
16. Jack Miller (AUS), KTM, +1,448
17. Alex Rins (E), Yamaha, +1,573
18. Raúl Fernandez (L), Aprilia, +1,617
19. Johann Zarco (F), Honda, +1,730
20. Augusto Fernandez (E), KTM, +1,740
21. Takaaki Nakagami (J), Honda, +1,909
22. Joan Mir (E), Honda, +1,944
23. Lorenzo Savadori (I), Aprillia, +2,098
24. Stefan Bradl (D), Honda, +2,104
25. Luca Marini (I), Honda, +2.145

Results MotoGP Jerez, qualifying (April 26):

Live in qualifying 2:

I qualify 1:

Results MotoGP Jerez, FP1 (April 26):

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