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The key moments in Bagnaia’s 2023 MotoGP title defence
In 2021, Bagnaia made history by winning Ducati’s second world title in MotoGP after overcoming a 91-point deficit.
He started the 2023 season strong, winning the first-ever MotoGP sprint race in Portugal and the grand prix, signaling his intent for a successful title defense.
Despite facing setbacks and crashes in Argentina and America, Bagnaia reclaimed the points lead in Jerez with a strong performance in both the sprint and the grand prix.
After another setback at Le Mans, where he collided with Maverick Vinales and suffered a foot injury, Bagnaia bounced back on home turf at Mugello by securing a podium finish and regaining the championship lead.
Ultimately, Bagnaia successfully defended his title by winning the Valencia GP, finishing the season with a 39-point advantage over his closest rival, Jorge Martin.
