The reigning world champion narrowly missed out on top spot during Friday practiceꦰ, as KTM’s Brad Binder led the way by less than a tenth.

Bag♓naia, who was fourth quickest in FP1, struggled during the early stages of second practice, with the rear of his Ducati caus𒀰ing him issues.

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However, as the session went on Bagna🌊ia got stronger as did his feeling under braking. 

Bagnaia told MotoGP.com: "I’m very happyౠ. Finally we found the way back at the top. It has been a long time since I was fast on a Friday. 

"I’m happy for the step in front we did in braking a🐲nd finally I can push again like I was doing before. 

"F▨or tomorrow it is clear that we have to do another step but right now I’m quite happy."

Bagnaia credited his team for experimenting in order to make him more c🍎omfortable under braking.

The series l🃏eader has lost point🐬s to Jorge Martin in each of the last three rounds and as a result leads the Spaniard by just 13 points. 

Asked if he was relieved, Bagnaiaꦑ added: "I was. And also to see that I was able to be more constant under 🅠braking was nice. 

"I have to say t🥀hanks to my team who have💙 worked a lot to try something different. 

"Let’s see what ha🅘ppens tomorrow but I’m quite sure that we can fight all weekend for the top positions."