The 2024 MotoGP season will have been marked by the overwhelming domination of Ducati. Despite Francesco Bagnaia's victory in the last race in Barcelona, it was ultimately Jorge Martin who won the world title, giving the Italian brand a historic quadruple.
Francesco Bagnaiachampion in 2023, failed to retain his title this season despite a resounding victory during the last race in Barcelona. The Italian pilot bows to Jorge Martinthe Spaniard of the team Pramac Ducatiwho seizes the 2024 MotoGP world crown. This triumph also confirms the technical and strategic supremacy of Ducatiwhich monopolizes the first four places in the championship.
The victory of
Jorge Martin reflects the undivided domination of
Ducati this season. With high-performance machines and a cadre of elite drivers, the Italian brand has reduced the gaps with its rivals to the point of making the fight unequal. Francesco Bagnaiaalthough well paid to defend the colors of the official team, could not resist his rival from the satellite team
Pramac.
Who deserved their pay based on their results in MotoGP?
This performance of Ducati contrasts sharply with the results of other manufacturers. Fabio Quartararo (Yamaha) etc Johann Zarco
(Honda) are the perfect examples. For
Quarterly2021 world champion, the renewal of his contract with Yamaha aimed to get back to the top, but this season was marked by frustrations. As for Zarcohe sees his former teammate Martin win the title he could have envisaged during his period at Pramac.
The final championship standings highlight the glaring differences between the machines. Jorge
Martin shone thanks to a competitive bike and a regular season, while talented riders like Fabio Quartararo or Johann Zarco were hampered by declining technical performances. Enea Bastianinianother Ducati rider, and Pedro Acostaan impressive rookie on KTM, are also among the revelations of the year. A quick glance carried out by the Sportune site at the salaries of MotoGP riders also highlights an imbalance between remuneration and results.
The coronation of Martin and the domination of
Ducati redistribute the cards in MotoGP. The competition remains marked by deep disparities, but the arrival of talents like Pedro Acosta and the resurgence of challenger manufacturers could spice up the next season. One thing is certain: the 2025 season already promises to be captivating!
