Unexpected hero of this day, Enea Bastianini gave everything for his third place in the MotoGP world championship in Barcelona. During this final in which his teammate Pecco Bagnaia is playing for the world title, he indirectly helped him by inserting himself between him and Jorge Martin, still 19 points ahead in the general classification. Bastianini, very fast and aggressive, did not hesitate to attack Martin in turn 5 on the last lap to secure this unexpected result.
What a start! While we know Bastianini struggles with the first laps, especially when he starts from far away, the Italian shone in the first moments, achieving a holeshot from eighth place on the grid! « I didn't expect it because it's a track on which I have always suffered. I think it was the best start of my career. I never started so well, then I came into the first corner with determination. I knew I could get in quickly. » he confided in the columns of GPOne.
He crossed swords with Jorge Martin for a long time and there was reason to worry seeing how it almost ended at Misano. “We are all 100%even those who play for a world title. We both had overtakes close to the limit, but the only one I went off the track for was his at turn 1.
At this stage of the competition, it is the overtaking that must be done. To see if I can reiterate »
he continued, knowing full well that it will be difficult for him to replicate this flight.
Photo :
Michelin Motorsport
The world title is now almost acquired for Jorge Martin, but doubt remains. If it remains an individual sport, Enea Bastianini still indirectly helped Bagnaia.
« Before thinking of a gift for Pecco, I said to myself: “give yourself a present!” » We don't think much. For the title, it's 80% decided, but you still have to try. However, I think they will both have a good race. Jorge also makes mistakes but it's unlikely he'll make one now » he concluded.
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Sprint result at the 2024 Barcelona Grand Prix:
Ranking credit: MotoGP.com
Cover photo: Michelin Motorsport
