Bayliss says pressure is off Bautista but that he’ll “want to prove something”

Troy Bayliss believes Alvaro Bautista will be able to enjoy his MotoGP wildcard at Sepang with ‘no pressure’, although the two-time WorldSBK champion will want to prove a point.

Bautista wrapped up his second consecutive WorldSBK title with victory in Race 1 of the season-finale at Jerez 11 days ago.

“Something I’ll never forget; it was very special. You never know. Bautista’s really been on form on the Ducati WorldSBK bike. I think it’s great that he’s going to Sepang. He’s ridden there in the past; he’s got some experience there.“He did have a test on the MotoGP bike at Misano and was quite good. It could turn out to be such a great weekend for him as well. Time well time.”

Pedrosa, who does have a lot more recent MotoGP experience as he’s the current KTM test rider, secured three

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