There are still two races and 37 points to be won with the final round coming up in Barcelona, but for Ducati factory team manager Davide Tardozzi, the 2024 MotoGP world championship seems to be sealed. His rider Pecco Bagnaia's crash in the Sepang Sprint has significantly reduced his chances of retaining his title. Jorge Martin, his main rival at Pramac Ducati, is now in a strong position with a 24-point lead with one round to go.
Davide Tardozzi, the team manager of Ducati, is aware that the reconfirmation of Francesco “Pecco” Bagnaia as world champion MotoGP now seems to be a daunting task. After the Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang, where Jorge Martin has dug a gap of 24 point on bagnaia, the situation has become critical. With only one chance left for Barcelona, Martin could secure the title by winning the Sprint.
« Pecco needs a miracle to retain his title ", admits Tardozzi, highlighting the pressure on the Italian driver. Despite his ten victories This season, some mistakes have cost dearly, notably the fall during the race Sprint in Sepang, who compromised his chances at Montmelò.
Davide Tardozzi: “ Pecco is strong, but he has made too many mistakes this year, with seven crashes in the race »
« We witnessed a duel between two champions. Jorge and Pecco put on an incredible show, showing how they are raising the bar in the sport.. Whoever wins the title will totally deserve it. »Says Tardozzi, emphasizing the mutual respect between the two competitors.
The change of scenery for the final round, which will not take place at Ricardo Tormo due to flooding, could work in favour of bagnaia. However, the path is strewn with pitfalls. Pecco is strong, but he made too many mistakes this year, with seven falls in the race ", remember Tardozzi. " That said, he showed his speed by winning ten races, but Jorge managed the championship better. Hats off to him »
In ten days, Ducati will do everything to continue fighting until the last meter in Montmelò. The Sprint will be crucial for bagnaia, who must absolutely win to maintain hope. Our aim is to keep the championship open until Sunday. We will have to collect enough points during the Sprint so that everything is decided on Sunday. "Concludes Tardozzi.
