Pecco Bagnaia doesn't back MotoGP grid change safety proposal

Pecco Bagnaia doesn’t back a proposal to widen MotoGP starting grids as a safety measure. After the Catalan Grand Prix Turn 1 crash involving Johann Zarco, Bagnaia and Luca Marini, MotoGP discussed options including moving the grid forward and removing ride-height devices. At Mugello, Bagnaia argued that increasing distance would not reliably reduce crashes, noting that the sport’s higher race frequency and speeds today contribute more to incidents than grid geometry. He urged exploration of other solutions and stressed the importance of broader rider participation to enable votes. Bagnaia also described a difficult Mugello sprint start, wheelies when releasing the clutch, and the need to balance timing with performance.