What a demonstration from Enea Bastianini at Silverstone. Finally, he achieved his first podium in Sprint, and this in the best possible position, that is to say first. A victory full of maturity, intelligence and management. More than ever relaunched in the race for the world title, “Bestia” did not miss his qualifications either, an area which he lacked and considerably attenuated his talent due to relatively limited explosiveness compared to his direct opponents. Today, even distance specialist Jorge Martin couldn't do anything about it.
It was a lesson. No one had the answer to the Bastianini riddle on this Saturday afternoon, not even Jorge Martin, Aleix Espargaro or Pecco Bagnaia. “I'm happy because since yesterday I've had good feelings, I knew I was going to do well, but I wasn't thinking about victory given Jorge's pace this morning. A few details made the difference in the Sprint but the real race is tomorrow and we must try to do the same, I have been looking for it for a long time” he said just now to the microphones of Sky Sports.
First sprint win and first win this season for @beast23! 🤩 #BritishGP pic.twitter.com/REVTyJsZbf
- Ducati Corse (@ducaticorse) August 3, 2024
His starting position, much better than in Germany for example, helped him achieve this difficult objective. « First podium in Sprint and first victory… it couldn’t have gone better! Starting from the front makes everything easier, I had to take advantage of it today. We hope to continue like this. Especially in the first laps, Jorge was strong in changes of direction, I wasn't 100% because my arm hurt. Now the physiotherapist will have to do a lot of work for tomorrow. » he continued, enthusiastically. After what he went through in 2023, it's nice to see him again at this level.
Photo: Michelin Motorsport
The fall of Marc Marquez (and Pecco Bagnaia) allows him, more than ever, to dream of a world title. Besides, he is now third. After all, the season is still long, and a comeback like this would not be an achievement for a driver of his talent. « The world championship? I think about it, of course, and I believe in it. I try every race » he concluded, sure of himself.
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Sprint result at the 2024 British Grand Prix:
Classification credit: MotoGP.com
Cover photo: Michelin Motorsport
