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Bagnaia Doesn't Sugarcoat It: 'Aprilia Is So Far Away We Can't Even See Them'

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Ducati's Francesco Bagnaia finished 17th in the Silverstone MotoGP Sprint and didn't mince words about the gap to Aprilia, saying the Italian rival is now 'so far away we can't even see them.' He cited a lack of rear grip and limited braking, with medium-tire degradation reportedly starting around lap eight, and said he wants to study how Marc Marquez rides the bike.

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Sergio Higuchi

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With the rear gone and barely any brake left to use, honestly 17th is a decent save. There's nothing scarier than a bike where you can't feel the throttle from corner entry to exit. Believe me, I've seen it up close — on a setup where the tire's cooked by lap eight, all you can do is watch Aprilia and Marquez disappear ahead.