Overview

• Michelin’s preliminary analysis detected no anomalies in tyre manufacture or early-lap temperature, grip and wheel-spin metrics compared with other Ducati riders.
• Data scrutiny has shifted to Ducati’s bike setup and laboratory tests as investigators seek the root cause of the rear-tyre oscillations.
• Bagnaia publicly voiced frustration with Ducati after his lap-eight retirement ended a five-race winning streak at the Red Bull Ring.
• The Italian’s eighth-place finish in Sunday’s Grand Prix highlighted persistent performance inconsistencies despite avoiding a start-line spin.
• Marc Marquez’s contrasting sprint and Grand Prix victories underscored the competitive impact of Bagnaia’s technical woes.