Getting up early to watch the Australian Grand Prix is always worth it, even when it's a race as complex as the one we experienced. Phillip Island, with its iconic track, always offers memorable races, and this Sunday was no exception. Three classes, three spectacular races: David Alonso in Moto3, the duel between Canet and Aldeguer in Moto2, and, of course, the MotoGP fight that everyone was waiting for between Pecco Bagnaia, Jorge Martin, and Marc Marquez.
Phillip Island is a circuit that lays bare talent. Here, the riding makes the difference, much more than the bike. It is no coincidence that Casey Stoner has triumphed six times in a row. Today, Marc Marquez has once again demonstrated his talent, this time on a Ducati GP23.
This race reminded many fans of the legendary season of 2015, marked by the epic battle between Jorge Lorenzo et Valentino Rossi for the title. This time, it is another Jorge, Martin, who finds himself in the role of Lorenzo, and bagnaia, the student of Rossi within the VR46 Academy, in that of his mentor. But, just like in 2015, a certain Marc Marquez, despite having no more options for the title, comes to play the party pooper, always ready to interfere in the fight for victory.
The battle at Phillip Island took place under palpable tension, with Marquez fighting for victory against Martin, While bagnaia tried to stay in the game. The outcome saw Marc Marquez cross the line first, beating Martin, and leaving bagnaia behind him to complete the podium. A race reminiscent of the fierce battle of 2015 between Rossi et LorenzoWhere Marquez had also played a leading role in interposing himself.
Pecco Bagnaia to Marc Marquez: “ did you do me a favor? »
The question on everyone's lips was: Marc Marquez did he “help” his future teammate bagnaia by winning the race, against Martin future pilot Aprilia, as some had accused him of having helped Lorenzo in 2015? At the press conference, a journalist asked the question to bagnaia, recalling the events of nine years earlier.
With humour, bagnaia turned to Marquez asking him: " did you do me a favor? " To which the Spanish pilot replied with a smile: " Yes, today I took five points from Martin ». bagnaia, with a keen sense of timing, quickly changed the subject: “ It was not a question of service, but of wanting victory »
This moment undoubtedly brought back some bitter memories for fans of the era Rossi Lorenzo. In 2015, a simple statement at a press conference in Sepang sparked a war between fans of Rossi and Marquez, a war that still rages on social media today. But this time, bagnaia seems determined not to repeat that mistake. He knows that it's the competition that counts, and unlike in 2015, he seems determined to let the race speak for itself.
History repeats itself Phillip Island, but this time with the wisdom and experience of those who have learned from the mistakes of the past.
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