Positions are reversed this 12 months. Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati) arrives on the penultimate spherical of the MotoGP season chasing the chief, Jorge Martín (Prima Pramac/Ducati).
Though he admits that the Italian was in a extra favorable place a couple of 12 months in the past, Ducati crew supervisor Davide Tardozzi emphasised the rider’s confidence and the crew’s willpower:
– Clearly final 12 months’s scenario was a lot better, however I see him actually assured, and having gained 9 Sunday races, and being 17 factors behind… However anyway, I see him actually assured, he’s conscious of his prospects. We’ll see how the final spherical will likely be, however no matter Dorna will determine, for us it’s honest. We are going to attempt onerous this weekend to win each races, whereas I’m positive Jorge will do the identical – as a result of we admire Jorge, his angle main the championship, however combating like a contender like he did final 12 months. I believe it is going to be a really good ending of the season.
Tardozzi additionally highlighted the expertise and maturity Bagnaia has gained: ‘I believe what he did within the final couple of years, even in 2021 when he misplaced the championship to Fabio [Quartararo], it’s one thing that taught him the way to handle the scenario. And eventually, I believe within the final two years he proved that he grew up. Sadly, he made some errors all through the season, however so did Jorge. Lastly, he proved he’s a world champion, and that’s combating towards one other unimaginable rider like Jorge Martín’.
