The outcome of the 2024 MotoGP championship will be decided at the final round in Barcelona, conditions permitting. While Pecco Bagnaia is chasing the title, Enea Bastianini is locked in a tight battle for third place in the championship with Marc Marquez. Asked about the possibility of helping his Ducati teammate, the Italian left doubts hanging.
As the final round of the season approaches MotoGP, the pilots Ducati find themselves in the middle of a fierce battle for podium positions. While Pecco Bagnaia aim for the title, Enea Bastianini is battling for third place, finding itself one point behind Marc Marquez, who rolls for Gresini Ducati. In a recent press conference, bastianini was asked about the possibility of helping his teammate bagnaia in his quest for the championship.
« We could help each other! " he replied, laughing. " Maybe we could give a hand, maybe not. It all depends on how the race goes, there are many variables. " He acknowledged that the situation would be delicate, especially with the speed of Marquez and George Martin on the Barcelona circuit. Without a doubt, it is very difficult for both of us, since Marc and Jorge are very fast in Barcelona. I think we have to evaluate the situation »
Enea Bastianini: “ running to Spain after what happened is not ideal, I don't agree 100% »
bastianini also stressed that for bagnaia, which is located at 24 points from Martin, winning the title will be a challenge. It would take a big mistake on Martin's part so that Pecco has a chance. For me it will be easier to try to get third place in the championship »
Regarding the choice to run at Barcelona after the tragedies that occurred in Valencia, bastianini expressed his reservations: " running to Spain after what happened is not ideal, I don't agree 100%. Obviously, Those who decided did so because it was the only solution, so I think we have to adapt »
With the stakes so high, bastianini is ready to face this final challenge of the season, while keeping an eye on the fight for the podium, and perhaps even on the opportunity to help bagnaia.
