Francesco Bagnaia is 24 points behind Jorge Martin with 37 points remaining in the final in Barcelona. The Italian needs to shine in Catalonia, but that will not be enough: there will also need to be a reversal of the situation, he stressed after the Malaysian Grand Prix.
“I'm going to Barcelona to win everything there is to win, and to try to win the title. We know very well what 24 points represent. That's really a lot. It's very difficult, but we will try until the end. »
“I have a chance, but obviously I could use someone else's help.” Even if I won both races, I know Jorge could finish second without any problem, because we are at another level. But I'll try. Maybe offer my wheel to someone else to ensure someone else qualifies ahead of Jorge. I know that in Barcelona Aleix Espargaro will also be strong and will surely help Jorge. But I would also need someone to come between Jorge and me. »
“Barcelona is a track where I can have a lot, but also lose a lot. We know how critical it is and how easy it is to make mistakes. It will be fundamental to do everything well. I keep beautiful and very bad memories there. Mathematically, anything is possible, although I know perfectly well how difficult it is to get there. »
“In Barcelona, anything can happen. This year I crashed in the sprint race while trying to avoid any accidents. The errors are the same for everyone. The conditions will be difficult, because in Barcelona it will be colder than usual. It will be important to try to be competitive, but also to stay calm. »
