Francesco Bagnaia had a frustrating weekend at the Malaysian Grand Prix of MotoGP, where he broke his windshield during Saturday’s qualifying session. The Italian, on his Ducati, was looking for a better lap time when he nearly lost control under braking at the first corner, an incident that led him to hit the windshield of his bike.
After this incident, Bagnaia started the race from the tenth position, ultimately finishing in sixth place, a performance that, while respectable compared to his 2026 season, contrasts greatly with his successes from the previous year. At this same track, he had achieved pole position and won the sprint race.
At the end of his day, Bagnaia expressed his disappointment: ‘Honestly, I know I can do much better than this,’ he stated, recalling his performance at this track just a few months ago. ‘Seeing the data and realizing that I can’t replicate my previous performances is frustrating.’
The Italian rider justified his reaction to breaking the windshield, explaining that in high-adrenaline situations it is complicated to control emotions when things don’t go as expected. ‘Right from the first corner, the bike wasn’t braking as it should. Everything becomes difficult in these conditions,’ he added.
Regarding his sprint race, Bagnaia mentioned issues with rear tire wear, which was alleviated by the light rain. ‘It hasn’t been a pleasurable ride,’ he said, emphasizing the need to improve before the next competition. ‘The most concerning thing is that tomorrow the race will be twice as long, with higher temperatures and no rain to help. We need to work to find solutions to this problem.’
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
