England is historically the country of red tunics, a color that both Pecco Bagnaia and Enea Bastianini intend to impose this weekend with their scarlet Ducati, as part of the British Grand Prix which will take place at Silverstone this weekend. end. Incidentally, only Yamaha and Honda have won more victories than the Borgo Panigale manufacturer, who arrives in the United Kingdom with 34 consecutive podiums. A momentum which should carry the two officials of the brand to the firmament.
On one side of the official box Ducati, we have an Francesco Bagnaia who boasts two podiums at Silverstone: P2 in Moto3 in 2016 from pole position (the first of his Grand Prix career) and, above all, a victory last year in MotoGP. From the other camp Enea Bastianini who has reached the podium twice on this same track, and on each occasion in Moto3: P3 in 2014 and P2 in 2017. His best result on his two visits to MotoGP is P4 in 2022.
The two men have already tested the English terrain by participating Goodwood Festival of Speed, where they paraded with their Desmosedici GP in front of the many enthusiasts and fans present. The opportunity to immortalize the two world champions together Ducati MotoGP what are bagnaia et Stoner. But this time, it won't be for the parade... Last year at Silverstone, bagnaia won one of the best victories of the season. A feat that he intends to repeat this year: “ it was a nice summer break » begins the one who is also leader of the provisional general classification. “I was able to rest, but also concentrate on my training program and I had a lot of fun on the track, several times, with the Panigale V4S with the other Ducati riders ».
Pecco Bagnaia: “ last year at Silverstone I achieved one of the best victories of my career »
« Now it's time to start again and I'm happy about it. Last year at Silverstone I scored one of the best wins of my career during a weekend that didn't start off in the best way. The objective this year will be to get off to a good start straight away and above all to try to bring back other important points for the general classification ».
Enea Bastianini, for his part, will try to finally launch his season for the moment spoiled by this shoulder injury due to a fall, from Portimao, when he was hit by Luca marini. Now he seems to be doing well physically and will try to return as the absolute protagonist of Top Class. It's even an imperative, because "Bestia" knows that anyone who pushes to the gate to get his handlebars.
« I'm happy to finally get back on track! » begins the man who is only in his first year as a pilot Ducati. “ During these five weeks, I rested, but I also worked a lot to try to be as ready as possible for this second part of the season. Silverstone is one of my favorite circuits, so the objective will certainly be to obtain a good result and above all to be able to fight for the podium again. It won't be easy, and in England, the weather is always an unpredictable factor, but we will do our best, as always ».
