Reigning world champion Pecco Bagnaia arrives in Barcelona with the firm intention of turning the tide and retaining his MotoGP world title. Despite trailing Jorge Martin by 24 points, the Italian is not giving up and is preparing for a fierce battle in the final race of the season.
Pecco Bagnaia arrive at Barcelona with the determination to seize his last chances to win the MotoGP world title. Currently at 24 points of George Martin, the championship leader, the double world champion has no intention of giving up, even if the task seems increasingly difficult. A familiar situation for the driver Ducati, who had fought for the crown this time last year, but this time as a challenger, not the leader.
The last race in Montmelò last May almost brought a smile to bagnaia, who, after a fall in the last lap of the Sprint, nevertheless triumphed in Sunday's race. A taste of revenge that he hopes to taste once again at Barcelona, a circuit he knows well and where he will have the opportunity to get things back on track.
This weekend, the adrenaline will be even higher, since, following the terrible events related to the "DANA" storm that ravaged the Valencian Community, the last round of the season will not take place in Valencia, but in Barcelona. The incident, which caused more than 200 deaths and missing people, has shaken the paddock. In solidarity with the victims, the hashtag #RacingForValencia symbolises the event, and Bagnaia has expressed his support for the victims and the communities affected.
« I am happy with the decision to run in Barcelona for Valencia ", said bagnaia. " What happened is terrible and We really hope that we can make a substantial contribution to helping the entire affected population. thanks to the profits from this event."
Pecco Bagnaia: “ I know he will be able to benefit from the help of other riders like Espargaró, just as I will be able to get it from the Academy riders. »
Despite the difficult situation, the reigning champion remains focused on the race, determined to give his all to win the title. "Jorge will be able to play a waiting game, A 7th place in both races will be enough for him. But we still have a chance and even if it will be difficult, we will try until the end. Whatever happens, It is an honour for me to have reached the last race of the season to compete for the world title. I can't wait to get on the right track! »
He adds that he wants to exorcise the ghosts of the past that have haunted this type of issue: « we will not do anything that might compromise the results of others. I will attack and try to win both races, then what will happen will happen. Even if Jorge slowed down a bit, it is unlikely that he would not be able to finish on the podium.. I know he will be able to benefit from the help of other riders like Espargaró, just as I will be able to get it from the Academy riders.. We are in a similar situation but he has a 24 point lead, he can play a little more ».
Pecco Bagnaia finished : " I feel freer right now because I know I have to go in there with my head down and do what I do best, which is go out there, have fun and try to win.. Two years ago I was honestly very scared and I finished eighth. Last year I tried to stay calm but during the race I was more nervous. Then Jorge crashed and from then on it was easier. But you never know, you can never escape the pressure and you have to live with that as best you can, Jorge can enjoy the weekend, He had a fantastic season. We will both do our best, but this time, my best won't be enough and we'll have to see what he does"
bagnaia is ready to give his all, not only for the title MotoGP, but also to pay tribute to those affected by this tragedy, proving once again that sport can also be a vector of solidarity.
