P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ducati’s lead rider is under pressure, its championship leader is leaving at the end of the year – and his team is switching manufacturers too – and Enea Bastianini is mounting a late charge. MotoGP’s set for a box-office finish
Jorge Martin’s 2024 MotoGP title bid seemed like a foregone conclusion as he faced a 10-point deficit after a series of setbacks, coinciding with Ducati choosing Marc Marquez over him for the works seat and Martin’s switch to Aprilia. Despite being the underdog against the works team’s champion, Martin’s momentum was tangible and worth noting, even with his solo crashes and split from Ducati. His title rival, Pecco Bagnaia, was on a dominant streak, winning races and snatching the lead. However, Martin and his team identified a potential riding style or set-up change to reduce crashes, leading to improved performances at races like Silverstone. While one weekend is not enough to declare success, Martin’s progress shows that the title race is now unpredictable and could swing either way.
