{"id":1899675,"date":"2026-04-23T13:35:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T10:35:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1899675"},"modified":"2026-04-23T13:35:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T10:35:01","slug":"pecco-bagnaia-offers-worrying-ducati-dna-motogp-insight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1899675","title":{"rendered":"Pecco Bagnaia offers worrying Ducati &#8220;DNA&#8221; MotoGP insight"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303482_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Pecco Bagnaia offers worrying Ducati &#8220;DNA&#8221; MotoGP insight<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Francesco Bagnaia pins hope on Ducati upgrades for Monday\u2019s Jerez test: \u201cI&#8217;ve been struggling for two years: the DNA of the GP25 and GP26, which is the same, doesn&#8217;t allow me to express myself fully.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Peter McLaren <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-04-23T18:39:28+00:00\">Updated: 23 Apr 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303482_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303482_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303482_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303482_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303482_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303482_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303482_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303482_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303482_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Pecco Bagnaia, 2026 US MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Francesco Bagnaia has played down the prospect of major Ducati upgrades for this weekend\u2019s Spanish MotoGP but expects new parts to arrive at Monday\u2019s post-race test.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;For now, it looks like we won&#8217;t have much to test during the race weekend, but we&#8217;ll have something at the test,\u201d Bagnaia told Sky Italia.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI don&#8217;t know what exactly, but I just hope it&#8217;s something that helps us in the direction we need.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>DNA of the GP25 and GP26 \u201cthe same\u201d<\/h2>\n<p>Aprilia riders Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin lead the world championship after the opening flyaway rounds, with KTM\u2019s Pedro Acosta in third.<\/p>\n<p>Fabio di Giannantonio is the top Ducati in fourth, ahead of reigning champion Marc Marquez, who has taken the factory&#8217;s only victory so far this season &#8211; a Sprint win in Brazil.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Meanwhile, team-mate and former double MotoGP champion Bagnaia arrives at Jerez just ninth in the standings.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI know my potential very well, I know exactly where I can be,\u201d Bagnaia said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-a9743097688add3ab28e0c05109c67f7cee886f91f13fa0320b11ac1eaad7f28\">  Gigi Dall\u2019Igna reveals his first impression of 2027 Ducati MotoGP bike   Why Marc Marquez doubts Jerez MotoGP pecking order claims <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cWhenever I&#8217;ve had the chance, I&#8217;ve always been at the front, and the results speak for themselves.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI&#8217;ve been struggling for two years: the DNA of the GP25 and GP26, which is the same, doesn&#8217;t allow me to express myself fully.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI always ride very defensively and can&#8217;t fully trust the bike, and that doesn&#8217;t allow me to be fast.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-0635ff1b2e7c2cf516a8b60fb711eb3ad5d4fb0e42158e5430162ba9ec0f048c\">  Marc Marquez shows COTA wound ahead of Spanish MotoGP   Marc Marquez \u201cmade the most\u201d of MotoGP break: \u201cI can&#8217;t wait\u2026\u201d <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cPlus, my strong point, which has always been braking and corner entry, I can&#8217;t exploit with this bike anymore.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI&#8217;ve completely changed my braking system, and it&#8217;s something that limits me a lot. I just hope we can continue in the direction we&#8217;ve been in up until 2024, with a bike designed for that.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRight now, there are other riders complaining about the same things, and I hope we can try something in this direction at the test.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Francesco Bagnaia<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Ducati Lenovo Team<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Ducati<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item prev\">\n<h3>  Previous<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Why Marc Marquez doubts Jerez MotoGP pecking order claims<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305856_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305856_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305856_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305856_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305856_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305856_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305856_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305856_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305856_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item next\">\n<h3> Next <\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Alex Marquez brands repeat Jerez MotoGP win \u201cnot realistic\u201d<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305973_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305973_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305973_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305973_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305973_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305973_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305973_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305973_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1305973_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-author-block block block-configurable-views-block\">\n<div class=\"author-view grid-view js-view-dom-id-5dcc2c256fc8c46ccc31d3f62ccf579f8398f74738e1fa8ae74c0c8c531a3040\">\n<div class=\"card user default\">\n<div class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=90&amp;format=webp 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"name\">Peter McLaren<\/div>\n<div class=\"role\">MotoGP Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>Peter has been in the paddock for 20 years and has seen Valentino Rossi come and go. He is at the forefront of the Suzuki exit story and Marc Marquez\u2019s injury issues.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"views-element-container block block-views-blockrelated-content-related-content-block\">\n<h3>More News<\/h3>\n<div class=\"grid-view grid-2 js-view-dom-id-8128669b9ed2779c35a53a3dc0199759912eba258bbaea363014217dcfed85e3\">\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Pecco Bagnaia seeking 2022-style turnaround at \u201cone of the classics\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1776847257\"> 22\/04\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_986172_hires_1600x900.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Pecco Bagnaia, 2022 Spanish MotoGP.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Podcast: MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix preview<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1776776485\"> 21\/04\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303890_hires.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"2026 US MotoGP\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Ducati boss backs Marc Marquez to be \u201c100% fit\u201d for Spanish MotoGP<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1776684643\"> 20\/04\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304441_hires_1600x900.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Marc Marquez, 2026 US MotoGP.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Jorge Martin reveals Aprilia MotoGP technique that&#8217;s &#8216;completely different&#8217; 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a Sprint win in Brazil.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Meanwhile, team-mate and former double MotoGP champion Bagnaia arrives at Jerez just ninth in the standings.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI know my potential very well, I know exactly where I can be,\u201d Bagnaia said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-a9743097688add3ab28e0c05109c67f7cee886f91f13fa0320b11ac1eaad7f28\">  Gigi Dall\u2019Igna reveals his first impression of 2027 Ducati MotoGP bike   Why Marc Marquez doubts Jerez MotoGP pecking order claims <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cWhenever I&#8217;ve had the chance, I&#8217;ve always been at the front, and the results speak for themselves.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI&#8217;ve been struggling for two years: the DNA of the GP25 and GP26, which is the same, doesn&#8217;t allow me to express myself fully.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI always ride very defensively and can&#8217;t fully trust the bike, and that doesn&#8217;t allow me to be fast.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-0635ff1b2e7c2cf516a8b60fb711eb3ad5d4fb0e42158e5430162ba9ec0f048c\">  Marc Marquez shows COTA wound ahead of Spanish MotoGP   Marc Marquez \u201cmade the most\u201d of MotoGP break: \u201cI can&#8217;t wait\u2026\u201d <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cPlus, my strong point, which has always been braking and corner entry, I can&#8217;t exploit with this bike anymore.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI&#8217;ve completely changed my braking system, and it&#8217;s something that limits me a lot. I just hope we can continue in the direction we&#8217;ve been in up until 2024, with a bike designed for that.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRight now, there are other riders complaining about the same things, and I hope we can try something in this direction at the test.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Francesco Bagnaia has played down the prospect of major Ducati upgrades for this weekend\u2019s Spanish MotoGP but expects new parts to arrive at Monday\u2019s post-race test.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;For now, it looks like we won&#8217;t have much to test during the race weekend, but we&#8217;ll have something at the test,\u201d Bagnaia told Sky Italia.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI don&#8217;t know what exactly, but I just hope it&#8217;s something that helps us in the direction we need.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>DNA of the GP25 and GP26 \u201cthe same\u201d<\/h2>\n<p>Aprilia riders Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin lead the world championship after the opening flyaway rounds, with KTM\u2019s Pedro Acosta in third.<\/p>\n<p>Fabio di Giannantonio is the top Ducati in fourth, ahead of reigning champion Marc Marquez, who has taken the factory&#8217;s only victory so far this season &#8211; a Sprint win in Brazil.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Meanwhile, team-mate and former double MotoGP champion Bagnaia arrives at Jerez just ninth in the standings.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI know my potential very well, I know exactly where I can be,\u201d Bagnaia said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-a9743097688add3ab28e0c05109c67f7cee886f91f13fa0320b11ac1eaad7f28\">  Gigi Dall\u2019Igna reveals his first impression of 2027 Ducati MotoGP bike   Why Marc Marquez doubts Jerez MotoGP pecking order claims <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cWhenever I&#8217;ve had the chance, I&#8217;ve always been at the front, and the results speak for themselves.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI&#8217;ve been struggling for two years: the DNA of the GP25 and GP26, which is the same, doesn&#8217;t allow me to express myself fully.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI always ride very defensively and can&#8217;t fully trust the bike, and that doesn&#8217;t allow me to be fast.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-0635ff1b2e7c2cf516a8b60fb711eb3ad5d4fb0e42158e5430162ba9ec0f048c\">  Marc Marquez shows COTA wound ahead of Spanish MotoGP   Marc Marquez \u201cmade the most\u201d of MotoGP break: \u201cI can&#8217;t wait\u2026\u201d <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cPlus, my strong point, which has always been braking and corner entry, I can&#8217;t exploit with this bike anymore.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI&#8217;ve completely changed my braking system, and it&#8217;s something that limits me a lot. 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