The battle for the MotoGP World Championship title is heating up as the season draws to a close. With just four races remaining, Prima Pramac/Ducati's Jorge Martin leads the way with a slender ten-point lead over reigning champion Pecco Bagnaia of the Ducati Lenovo Team. The Italian has dominated the race wins charts, with eight wins this season to Martin's three, but it is the Spaniard who reigns at the top of the standings.
This paradoxical situation, where Pecco bagnaia has many more victories but remains behind, intriguing observers. Davide Tardozzi, the team director Ducati, did not hide his perplexity in the face of this dynamic and recently mentioned it in an interview with GPOne.com : " It is paradoxical to think that Pecco has won eight races, while Jorge has won three, and yet he is still ten points behind in the championship. It's an open wound, but I think Bagnaia is well aware of it. »
Le Sprint, a recent addition to the MotoGP format, has proven to be the highlight of Martin. Thanks to his consistency in these Sprint races, the Spanish driver has accumulated valuable points throughout the season, thus closing his gap in victories in the main race with bagnaiaThis ability to stay in the leading pack, even during shorter events, was decisive for Martin, who knew how to capitalize on every point opportunity, unlike bagnaia.
Davide Tardozzi: “ I am convinced that Pecco Bagnaia will be able to bring us the satisfaction that he and the whole team deserve. »
Despite this frustrating situation, Tardozzi keeps faith in his reigning champion: " I am convinced that he will be able to bring us the satisfaction that he and the whole team deserve, because, ultimately, Pecco understands the value of the team. » These words show the faith that Ducati continues to place in bagnaia, who has repeatedly proven his potential and ability to recover even from the most difficult times.
The fight between Martin et bagnaia is far from over. With only ten points difference, each upcoming race could shake up the standings. bagnaia is undoubtedly aware of the stakes and will have to push his limits to regain his lead. The remaining races promise to be thrilling, marked by a fierce competition between two talented drivers who, each in their own way, have dominated this season. The suspense is at its peak, and we are all impatient to see who will emerge victorious from this duel…
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- Ducati Corse (@ducaticorse) October 6, 2024