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Martin: Bagnaia still MotoGP title favourite in 2024 but fight is wide open
Martin’s unbeaten streak of podium finishes in 2024 was broken at the Americas Grand Prix when Ducati’s Enea Bastianini overtook him for third place on the penultimate lap. Despite this setback, Martin still maintains a 21-point lead over Bastianini as they head to the next race, the Spanish Grand Prix. Reigning double world champion Bagnaia experienced mixed results, winning the Qatar GP but struggling in Portugal and Austin, trailing Martin by 30 points. Martin considers Bagnaia the favorite for the championship but acknowledges strong competition from riders like Marquez and Acosta. Focused on maintaining speed and consistency, Martin aims to continue improving upon last season’s results and remains unfazed by early standings in the championship.
