Ducati team manager Davide Tardozzi has been very optimistic ahead of the final race of the MotoGP season in Barcelona. The Italian leader praised Pecco Bagnaia's performance in the sprint and highlighted Jorge Martin's determination to win the world title.
The last act of the 2024 MotoGP championship takes place on Sunday, and the Ducati team manager, Davide Tardozziis ready to experience a finale full of tension between Francesco Bagnaia et Jorge Martin. After a
Sprint
Race successful for Bagnaia SATURDAY,
Tardozzi lucidly analyzes the performances of its drivers and also recognizes the strength of its rival,
Martin.
« Our goal was to keep the championship open until the last race“, said Tardozziemphasizing the strength of the team Ducati. He also congratulated
Bagnaia et Enea Bastianini for their performance during the sprint. “ Pecco and Enea had an extraordinary race, and Jorge has the speed to win the title without problem. But for us,
it is crucial to end this memorable season with a victory. »
Tardozzi recognizes on GPOne the enormous potential of BagnaiaWho ” runs with the serenity of the champion“. The team manager believes that, even if Bagnaia does not win the title this year, he will remain a serious contender in 2025: “ if Pecco doesn't win this yearI am convinced that he will be a protagonist next year. »
Davide Tardozzi: « I'm still waiting for us to come out of the last corner to celebrate »
Regarding Martin's performance, Tardozzi
add: Jorge rightfully leads the championship and has shown great attitude, especially at Sepang. He knew how to manage the race and get an exceptional start. » The team manager also believes that, for Martin
lose the title, he would need a big setback. “ To finish worse than 4th place, you would really have to eliminate him.
He's fast and I don't think he'll finish outside the top 5 on Sunday.. »
Tardozzi ends on a confident note, recalling that Ducati made history this season. “ We are calm, at the end of the day we are Ducati. No other brand has achieved what we have done in MotoGP this season“, he concludes. He also evokes the pain of defeat in May at Barcelona, remembering the race lost with seven corners to go: “ I'm still waiting for us to come out of the last corner to celebrate. »
Starting grid:
MotoGP Barcelona Sprint: standings
Championship:
- Jorge Martín becomes champion yes
- He finishes ninth or better, in the event that Bagnaia wins;
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- He finishes at least 14th, if Bagnaia is second;
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- Bagnaia finishes third, regardless of Martín's result.
- Francesco Bagnaia devient champion yes
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- He wins, and Martín finishes no better than tenth;
- He finished second, and Martín finished no better than 15th.
