Bagnaia’s face says more than his words. It is needless to expect that after his comeback, which took him from 16th to 5thIt doesn’t matter if you don’t win. Pecco raised himself best on a bad Sunday, but he lost more points from Quartararo and he knows it. “
“I can’t see the glass half full. I’m in the works team and I can’t be happy with fifth place,” he showed. “I discarded another option when I had the chance to be on the podium. Many didn’t think I was preferred, but I knew I was at a similar pace as Marquez and Oliveira. I discarded the race on the first laps and again lost points to Quartararo, even though I recovered from Miller and Zarco. I have to be as fast as I was in Mugello, starting in Assen. “
What happened after the start?
“For the first six or seven laps, the rear tire slipped at the entrance to the corner, which has never happened this weekend and we need to understand why. When it started working, when it started raining, I was able to push and relax. Then when the others had a tire accident, I knew that my work would help me. I was able to be consistent and keep a good pace. I overtook nine drivers on a track where it is difficult. I am satisfied with that. But you can’t waste that much time in the beginning. Even if I had started later, not much would have changed. “
Could Oliveira and Marquez also be rivals for the title?
“It’s nice to see four or five different very strong teams. Miguel is one of the most talented drivers. He’s another one who can fight for the championship and Marc is back to victory. I haven’t been on the podium in four races. I have to pick it up again quickly. “