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Francesco Bagnaia says he “will go full send” to try and overcome Jorge Martin’s 29-point lead after his MotoGP Sprint race crash in Malaysia. The double reigning champion is on the verge of relinquishing his throne to Martin after the Spaniard picked up the Sprint race victory. If his rival wins the race on Sunday, […]
The double reigning champion is in danger of losing his title to Martin after the Spaniard won the Sprint race. If Martin wins the upcoming race, Bagnaia must finish second to secure the championship battle until the final race. Ducati rider Bagnaia expressed optimism that fellow Ducati riders Marquez and Bastianini can compete effectively and take points from Martin. Despite his struggles in Sprint races, Bagnaia remains determined to give his all and aim for victory in the upcoming race. However, he acknowledges that a win might not be sufficient to secure the title, emphasizing the need for additional efforts. Bagnaia suffered a crash on lap 3 at Turn 9, marking his fifth retirement in the Sprint race format this season, leading to his inevitable elimination from the competition. Reflecting on the incident, Bagnaia admitted to a miscalculation while braking, causing the crash due to touching a bump at the corner’s apex. While accepting the mistake, he acknowledged that such incidents can occur and remain a part of racing.
