“I can be intensely focused on my goals. When I make a mistake, I might feel disappointed, nervous, or angry, but I am fully aware of my potential.” Francesco Bagnaia overcame another sprint race disappointment to clinch victory at the Catalunya MotoGP. After crashing from the lead on the final lap of the sprint, Bagnaia…
Francesco Bagnaia reflected on his rollercoaster season in a conversation with SpeedWeek, from the anticipation of the championship kickoff to his triumphant victory at the Jerez GP. “At the season opener, the excitement was palpable. We carried the momentum from our 2023 Championship finish into Qatar, where we executed flawlessly, controlling every turn and lap…
Marc Márquez clinched second place in the Spanish MotoGP Grand Prix after engaging in a fierce head-to-head battle with Francesco Bagnaia aboard his Ducati. Notably, while Márquez rode last year’s version of the Desmosedici GP, Bagnaia had access to the latest iteration. Speculation has arisen regarding the potential significance of this disparity in winning confrontations….
Is Francesco Bagnaia set to team up with Marc Marquez as Ducati’s factory duo for the ’25 season? Francesco Bagnaia acknowledges that Marc Marquez could seamlessly integrate into the factory Ducati team. Marquez is one of the top contenders to join Bagnaia as his teammate for the 2025 season in Ducati’s official lineup. Marquez has…
Gigi Dall’Igna has directed words of praise towards Marc Marquez after his intense duel with Francesco Bagnaia at Jerez. Gigi Dall’Igna, much like all spectators at the Spanish MotoGP, was gripped with anticipation as Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia engaged in a thrilling battle for the lead. It was the first time the two had…
Marc Marquez expresses that the learning experience from Ducati’s “benchmark” rider Pecco Bagnaia in 2024 has thus far been enjoyable after their MotoGP showdown at Jerez. In last Sunday’s 25-lap Spanish Grand Prix, the reigning double world champion and the Gresini rider engaged in a thrilling battle for victory. Ultimately, Bagnaia emerged victorious, albeit by…
Pecco Bagnaia stated, “In my view, increased grip equates to enhanced safety.” Official MotoGP race lap records have been broken at all three events so far this season: Qatar, Portimao, and COTA. This trend is anticipated to persist at Jerez this weekend, weather permitting. However, it also sparks safety concerns, particularly at historic European venues…
Marc Marquez expressed satisfaction with his consecutive MotoGP podium finishes in the sprint format, but the eight-time world champion is hungry for greater success at COTA. Marc Marquez secured a comfortable sprint podium by clinching second place ahead of championship leader Jorge Martin at the Americas MotoGP in COTA. However, the seven-time victor at the…
“We’ll switch out only the rear tire, and I believe everything will be fine.” MotoGP reigning champion Francesco Bagnaia built on his ‘best Friday of the season’ with a second-place finish in Saturday’s practice at COTA, followed by a fourth-place result in qualifying. However, the drama unfolded even before the afternoon Sprint began when crew…
“From last year, it’s the best Friday we’ve had so far.” : Pecco Bagnaia The reigning double MotoGP champion, Francesco Bagnaia, teetered on the brink of Qualifying 1 as he exited the factory Ducati garage for his final Friday practice stint at COTA. However, the Italian surged from outside the top ten to 4th on…
