Pecco Bagnaia shone during the Italian Grand Prix, rediscovering the joy of the double victory on the hills of Mugello. The two-time reigning MotoGP champion has closed the gap in the standings, now placing himself 18 points behind Jorge Martin. The day after the Grand Prix, although rain disrupted the IRTA test day, the paddock was shaken by major announcements in the rider market: Jorge Martin will join Aprilia, Enea Bastianini will move to KTM, and Marc Marquez will join the Ducati factory team.
Le Italian Grand Prix brought joy and novelty to fans of MotoGP and Ducati. Pecco Bagnaia, winning the sprints and the race, confirmed his domination at Mugello, once again proving his perfect harmony with the Desmosedici GP. If bagnaia wins his third MotoGP title, it could mark the start of a new era, although it is still too early to tell.
Driver market news, with the arrival of Marc Marquez in the team garage Ducati next year, adds a layer of suspense by putting Marc Marquez in the paws. What does Pecco think? “ Honestly, it doesn't change much for me. I work for myself and with my team. The important thing is to maintain this climate in the box and I'm sure that won't change ", said bagnaia.
Pecco Bagnaia: “ whoever wins becomes unpleasant. If I become one too, I don't care »
The arrival of the eight-time world champion could greatly help the evolution of Ducati. However, the inclusion of a figure as charismatic and self-centered as Marquez could upset the internal balance of the team, tilting the scales in his favor. His recent statements against Pramac testify to his way of doing things. A challenge that bagnaia lifts up with serenity. “Some will say that we will finally be on an equal footing », he told 'La Gazzetta dello Sport'. “ But I like this type of challenge, and we have no less than those who will come. What's more, Martin and Marquez have nothing less than what I have here. »
Ducati could have chosen to focus only on bagnaia by placing a second-rank pilot alongside him to avoid tensions. But the Emilian manufacturer did not hesitate to choose Marquez. An understandable philosophy for the VR46 Academy student: “ we always want more, the maximum. That’s why we choose two pilots working towards the same goal.” While these stories will relate to the next season, Bagnaia's current target remains his third MotoGP title, with the risk of monopolizing the World Championship. “Whoever wins becomes unpleasant. If I become one too, I don't care »
