While all the spotlights will be focused on the almost impossible challenge of fabio quartararo face Francis Bagnaia, the last MotoGP GP of the season at the Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia will also present us with a race within the race within the Mooney VR46 Racing Team, where Luca marini et Marco Bezzecchi will compete to determine who will finish ahead of the other in the final standings of the world championship.
After 19 Grands Prix, only 5 points separate the two Italians, to the advantage of the brother of Valentino Rossi, and he will do everything to maintain this small advantage, facing a teammate already crowned with the title of Rookie of the Year aboard his Ducati Desmosedici GP21! What would be missing, moreover, is for him to finish in front of him and his GP22, under the eyes of the boss for once present!
Unlucky in Malaysia and forced to retire for the first time after more than a year, Luca marini aims to stay in the wake of the strongest group from free practice and reach the Top 6 in the race to confirm itself at the limits of the Top10 in a general classification where, with currently 111 points, it is in 13th position , 2 points behind Marc Márquez and 11 behind Maverick Vinales.
After the double fourth place acquired between Australia and Malaysia, Bezzecchi intends to conclude crescendo before the Gala on Sunday where he will receive the official recognition of Rookie of the Year.
Luca marini : " Compared to GPs outside Europe, Valencia will be a completely different race. The track is special, as are the weather conditions, because with the temperatures, which could be cold, there will be a lot of unknowns. As always, the goal is to get a good start on Friday, do a good qualifying and aim for the Top 6. The circuit is not one of my favorites, but the Ducati has been very strong here in 2021 .I am comfortable on the bike now and I can be strong on every circuit. »
Marco Bezzecchi : " I'm really motivated to finish the season in the best way possible: In the last two GPs I was really fast and I'm happy. It must be said that Valencia is a completely different circuit, the climate will also be different, but we can do well. We have achieved the objective of Rookie of the Year, the podium, and on Sunday I will be at the Gala before throwing myself into 2023 with the test on Tuesday. »
Paul Grandson : " We arrived at the last GP of the season, the first time for the team in MotoGP. We have achieved many objectives and we are finishing the season in style. Luca is constantly in the Top5 and Marco, with his characteristic explosiveness, obtained the title of Rookie of the Year. I am satisfied, but there is still a small part missing. We therefore close the season in the best possible way and obtain another solid result as a team to thank all our partners. Then, from Tuesday, we will already be 100% on the new season. »
