Francesco Bagnaia arrives in Aragon under less-than-ideal circumstances. His left hand remains swollen following surgery for compartment syndrome and carpal tunnel syndrome. Yet, the Ducati rider insists it won't be a significant hindrance on a track he believes will suit his machine better.
“Unfortunately, my hand is still quite swollen. Fortunately, this track turns more to the left, so it will be less of a nuisance,” Francesco Bagnaia told Sky Sport MotoGP. He also mentioned that painkillers will help him get through the weekend.
That statement comes after a tough weekend at Silverstone, where Bagnaia admitted he wasn't at his best due to his physical condition. However, the stop-and-go nature of the Aragon circuit is expected to change everything. The long, high-speed corners that exposed Ducati's weakness in England are scarce in Spain, replaced by tighter turns that better suit the Desmosedici's characteristics.
Ducati's Advantage Over Aprilia
Bagnaia believes Ducati will have a significant edge over Aprilia in Aragon. “We lack potential in long corners where you need cornering grip. In Aragon, I think it will be different. We'll be fast, Ducati will have an advantage over Aprilia, and we need to exploit it,” he explained.
That confidence isn't unfounded. On paper, MotorLand's layout, which emphasizes corner-exit acceleration, fits Ducati's strengths perfectly. Moreover, Marc Marquez, now riding for the factory Ducati team, also has a fantastic record at this circuit, with seven poles and seven wins in the premier class.
For Bagnaia, Aragon also holds fond memories. It was here that he secured his first MotoGP victory in 2021, beating Marquez, who seemed unbeatable at the time. It's a memory he'd like to repeat to improve his championship standing, currently eighth, 97 points behind the leader.
Baca Juga
Ducati percaya diri menghadapi MotoGP Aragon. Bagnaia dan Di Giannantonio menilai potensi Desmosedici lebih besar dari Aprilia di sirkuit ber-grip tinggi.
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