The battle for the MotoGP World Champion title is getting more and more intense as the final stages of the season approach. With just four races remaining, Prima Pramac/Ducati Team’s Jorge Martin leads the way with a slim ten-point lead over reigning champion Ducati Lenovo Team’s Pecco Bagnaia. The Italian driver has nevertheless dominated in terms of victories, with eight successes this season compared to three for Martin, but it is the Spaniard who sits at the top of the rankings.
This paradoxical situation, where Pecco
Bagnaia has many more victories but remains behind, intriguing observers. Davide Tardozzithe team director
Ducatihas not hidden his perplexity at this dynamic and recently discussed 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. »
The Sprinta recent addition to the MotoGP format, has proven to be the strong point of Martin. Thanks to his consistency in these Sprint races, the Spanish driver accumulated valuable points throughout the season, closing his victory gap in the main race with
Bagnaia. This ability to stay in the leading group, even during shorter events, was decisive for Martinwho knew how to capitalize on every points opportunity, unlike
Bagnaia.
Davide Tardozzi: « I am convinced that Pecco Bagnaia will be able to give us the satisfaction that he and the whole team deserve »
Despite this frustrating situation,
Tardozzi remains confident in his reigning champion: “ I am convinced that he will be able to give us the satisfaction that he and the whole team deserve, because, ultimately, Pecco understands the value of team. » These words show the faith that
Ducati continue with pleasure in
Bagnaiawho has proven time and time again his potential and his ability to recover from even the most difficult times.
The fight between Martin et
Bagnaia is therefore far from finished. With only ten points difference, each upcoming race could shake up the rankings. 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 fierce competition between two talented drivers who, each in their own way, have dominated this season. The suspense is at its height, and we are all impatient to see who will emerge victorious from this duel…
