Motorsport Week
  • Formula 1
    • 2025 Formula 1 Calendar
    • 2025 Formula 1 Standings
  • Formula E
    • 2025 Formula E Calendar
    • 2025 Formula E Standings
  • IndyCar
    • 2025 IndyCar Calendar
    • 2025 IndyCar Standings
  • WRC
    • 2025 WRC Standings
    • 2025 WRC Calendar
  • MotoGP
    • 2025 MotoGP Calendar
    • 2025 MotoGP Standings
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
  • WEC
    • 2025 WEC Calendar
  • IMSA
    • 2025 IMSA Calendar
  • World SBK
  • More
    • Formula 2
    • Formula 3
    • F1 Academy
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
    • World Superbikes
    • Technical Insight
    • Galleries
    • About/Contact
    • Privacy Policy
No Result
View All Result
  • Formula 1
    • 2025 Formula 1 Calendar
    • 2025 Formula 1 Standings
  • Formula E
    • 2025 Formula E Calendar
    • 2025 Formula E Standings
  • IndyCar
    • 2025 IndyCar Calendar
    • 2025 IndyCar Standings
  • WRC
    • 2025 WRC Standings
    • 2025 WRC Calendar
  • MotoGP
    • 2025 MotoGP Calendar
    • 2025 MotoGP Standings
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
  • WEC
    • 2025 WEC Calendar
  • IMSA
    • 2025 IMSA Calendar
  • World SBK
  • More
    • Formula 2
    • Formula 3
    • F1 Academy
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
    • World Superbikes
    • Technical Insight
    • Galleries
    • About/Contact
    • Privacy Policy
No Result
View All Result
Motorsport Week
Home Motorbikes MotoGP

Bagnaia credits improved braking technique for ‘incredible’ debut MotoGP podium

by Kyle Francis
5 years ago
A A
0
Bagnaia credits improved braking technique for ‘incredible’ debut MotoGP podium
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Francesco Bagnaia says that an improved method of braking with his Ducati explains his drastically improved form compared to his underwhelming rookie 2019 campaign, culminating in a first podium at Misano.

Bagnaia finished second in the San Marino Grand Prix, the Pramac satellite Ducati racer holding off a charging Joan Mir’s Suzuki in the closing laps to finish 2.2 seconds behind Petronas SRT race winner Franco Morbidelli.

The ’18 Moto2 world champion’s impressive result comes after an up-and-down year so far having displayed strong speed at the season opening Spanish and Andalucian GP’s at Jerez, Bagnaia robbed of second in the latter event due to an engine failure in the closing laps, before missing the Czech and both Austrian races after suffering a fractured knee during FP1 at Brno.

Bagnaia revealed after the San Marino GP says that his improved braking approach with the Desmosedici has become his “main advantage” compared to his non-Ducati rivals after being one of his “worst areas” last season.  

RelatedPosts

Honda confirms Jorge Martin ‘an option’ for 2026 MotoGP season amid Aprilia exit talks

Honda confirms Jorge Martin ‘an option’ for 2026 MotoGP season amid Aprilia exit talks

2 hours ago
Aprilia preparing test for Jorge Martin ahead of return to MotoGP action

Aprilia preparing test for Jorge Martin ahead of return to MotoGP action

2 days ago

“At the start of the season I was riding this bike well, I have started to brake in the correct way with this bike and at the moment I can be stronger in the braking points compared to some other riders at Yamaha, Suzuki or KTM and I think this is my main advantage compared to them,” explained Bagnaia.

“I’m very happy because last year braking was one of my worst areas but this year I have closed all the gap I had, and this was the reason I was faster today than the other Ducati’s and I think also that if Jack (Miller) had the hard front he’d be more competitive in the race.”

Bagnaia’s second place comes in his first start since returning from his knee injury, the Italian still forced to walk with a cane due to the affliction still having not fully healed.

His target heading into the weekend was “maybe a top ten”, admitting he was “scared” and “worried” ahead of his comeback due to potentially not being fully prepared.

“I’m very happy, I’ve worked a lot in the last five weeks, the first two weeks were really difficult, from getting out of bed to training, and I was a bit scared about this weekend because I was worried I wasn’t prepared,” added Bagnaia.

“When I saw on Friday I was fast I was not thinking of a podium but maybe a top ten, and then this morning in warm-up I was very competitive, so I tried to push.

“The only problem in the race was in the first five laps because I struggled to find my pace and the front tyre was closing a bit, maybe because it was the hard (compound) but anyway I’m very happy.

“In the last four laps I was struggling with my leg and I had a lot of pain, but I’m very happy with my first podium and at home it’s something incredible.”

Tags: BagnaiaDucatiMisanoMotoGPPramacSanMarinoGP
Share202Tweet126Share

Related Posts

Honda confirms Jorge Martin ‘an option’ for 2026 MotoGP season amid Aprilia exit talks
MotoGP

Honda confirms Jorge Martin ‘an option’ for 2026 MotoGP season amid Aprilia exit talks

2 hours ago
Aprilia preparing test for Jorge Martin ahead of return to MotoGP action
MotoGP

Aprilia preparing test for Jorge Martin ahead of return to MotoGP action

2 days ago
MotoGP bans testing of 2027-spec machinery until end of current season
MotoGP

The best motorcycle racing events to follow from July to December 2025

3 days ago
Load More

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Honda confirms Jorge Martin ‘an option’ for 2026 MotoGP season amid Aprilia exit talks
MotoGP

Honda confirms Jorge Martin ‘an option’ for 2026 MotoGP season amid Aprilia exit talks

July 4, 2025
Aprilia preparing test for Jorge Martin ahead of return to MotoGP action
MotoGP

Aprilia preparing test for Jorge Martin ahead of return to MotoGP action

July 2, 2025

Riders’ Standings

#RiderPoints
1Alex Marquez140
2Marc Marquez139
3Francesco Bagnaia120
4Franco Morbidelli84
5Fabio Di Giannantonio63
6Fabio Quartararo50
7Johann Zarco43
8Ai Ogura37
9Marco Bezzecchi36
10Pedro Acosta33

Click here for full Riders’ Standings

Motorsport Week

© 2024 Motorsport Media Services Ltd

Other Links

  • About & Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Motorsport Monday

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Login
  • Sign Up
  • Home
  • Formula 1
    • Latest News
    • 2025 F1 Calendar
    • 2025 F1 Championship Standings
  • Formula E
    • Latest News
    • 2025 FE Calendar
    • 2025 FE Championship Standings
  • MotoGP
    • Latest News
    • 2025 MotoGP Calendar
    • 2025 MotoGP Standings
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
    • World Superbikes
  • WRC
    • Latest News
    • 2025 WRC Calendar
    • 2025 WRC Standings
  • IndyCar
    • Latest News
    • 2025 IndyCar Calendar
    • 2025 IndyCar Standings
  • WEC
    • Latest News
    • 2025 WEC Calendar
  • Live Updates
  • Other
    • IMSA
    • Formula 2
    • Formula 3
    • F1 Academy
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
    • World Superbikes
  • Galleries
  • About/Contact
  • Privacy Policy

© 2024 Motorsport Media Services Ltd