While all eyes are on the duel at the top between Bagnaia and Martin for the MotoGP title, another exciting battle is playing out behind the scenes: the one for third place in the championship. Carlo Pernat, Enea Bastianini's manager, has highlighted the importance of this secondary fight, also involving Marc Marquez. According to him, Marquez and Bastianini are not just extras in this story...
In the fierce fight for the MotoGP world title between Pecco bagnaia et Jorge Martin, an often overlooked duel deserves special attention: the one between Marc Marquez à Enea Bastianini for third place in the championship. This podium is not just a question of prestige; This is a crucial financial and strategic issue, as pointed out Charles Pernat, the manager of bastianini.
« Marc Marquez is very strong, but he is not unbeatable. He also makes mistakes »Says Feathered, aware that the Spanish champion, despite his impressive record, is not invincible. It is true that Marquez was able to get back up after his fall in Buriram, illustrating his determination to score points. Third place could escape him, but his will to remain competitive remains intact.
Feathered also highlights the hypocrisy of his statement that he is not interested in third place. When he says he's not interested, I feel like he's a bit like Pinocchio. No driver is uninterested in a podium finish " he says. And he's right: third place means significant financial bonuses, an essential motivation for any driver, even those who say they are already satisfied with their winnings.
Carlo Pernat: “ They will play for third place and will cling to that opportunity just like the two who are fighting for the title »
The dynamics of racing at Sepang promises to be thrilling. Feathered predicted on MOW which Marquez et bastianini could play a role as referees in this battle for the title: " They will play for third place and will cling to that opportunity just like the two who are fighting for the title ", he explains. It is not a question of hidden strategies, but of the competitive ardor that drives these pilots with these possible scenarios: " there could be two who would finish in front, by removing points, or two that might end up in the middle, condemning one rather than the other ».
« In Sepang I see Enea as a clear favourite », adds Feathered, referring to the past performance of bastianini on this track. Marquez, for his part, could have an advantage in Valencia, where his experience and talent could make the difference.
In short, the final act of this MotoGP season will not be played out only between bagnaia et Martin. Marquez et bastianini, in search of their own glory, could well have a decisive impact on the final result of the championship. Every point will count…
