2024 MotoGP world championship standings after the Americas GP
The Pramac Racing rider has had a strong start to the season, standing on the podium in the opening two grands prix, with a victory in Portugal and a podium in the Qatar sprint race. He currently leads the MotoGP championship by 21 points ahead of Enea Bastianini, who has shown impressive consistency after a challenging 2023 season. Bastianini is sitting second in the standings with 59 points, while Maverick Vinales is third, just three points behind him, following his double win in Texas. There is a tight battle at the top as Pedro Acosta is only two points behind Vinales in fourth place, with reigning champion Francesco Bagnaia just four points behind Acosta in fifth. The competition is fierce, with various riders making their mark early in the season as they jostle for position in the standings.
