The MotoGP world title did not take place this Saturday, November 16 and will take place, as for 2 years, during the final race of the season. A great suspense, but almost a sham, as Jorge Martin presents himself with a comfortable lead. If he had 24 points at the start of the Barcelona Grand Prix, the new venue for the last round after the floods in Valencia, he now only has 19. Francesco Bagnaia recovered 5 points after his victory of the sprint race, while Jorge Martin finished 3e.
And in the event of a tie?
This Sunday, November 17 again, the Italian will start from pole while the Marintator is only 4th. But there remains significant room for maneuver for the Spanish leader. Without worrying about the Italian's result, he must, at least, secure a place among the top nine. Indeed in these positions, even if “Pecco” were to win the race, he would stay behind. On the other hand, if Jorge Martin were to finish 10th, he would see his rival steal the crown from him, in the event of victory. Or he should hope that the Italian is only 2eso on until 15e place, which offers a single point.
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Finally, if by the greatest chance the two drivers were to finish tied, it would be to the advantage of Francesco Bagnaia. The Ducati rider has won one more main race than Jorge Martin this season, the first criterion to decide between them in the event of a tie.
