Ducati factory rider Pecco Bagnaia has openly rejected a MotoGP proposal aimed at increasing the physical space between riders on the starting grid to improve safety. The discussion was heavily triggered by the massive Turn 1 pile-up at the Catalan Grand Prix. However, Bagnaia firmly believes that spacing out the grid or completely removing the front and rear ride height devices will not provide a legitimate solution to the ongoing first-corner chaos.
According to the reigning champion, the real danger stems from the sheer frequency of race starts with the current Sprint format, combined with the fact that every single bike on the grid is now incredibly fast. He contrasted this with the 2011-2013 era, where only a half-dozen factory bikes possessed true front-running speed. Bagnaia also emphasized the need for a stronger turnout at the safety commission, noting that only 12 riders attended at Mugello, making it mathematically impossible to implement democratic voting for crucial regulatory changes.
Beyond the safety regulation debates, Bagnaia is also battling severe technical gremlins that ruined his Saturday Sprint at Mugello. Finishing a disappointing seventh, he heavily criticized his current launch setup, explaining that his bike continuously wheelies upon releasing the clutch. Bagnaia expressed massive frustration, noting that two years ago he was arguably the best starter on the grid. Now, as soon as he carefully releases the clutch lever, the front end violently lifts, forcing him to lose crucial ground during the initial acceleration phase until he finally clicks into second gear.
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