P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Francesco Bagnaia’s 21-point MotoGP title lead over Jorge Martin gives him “a bit more breathing space” but is “not enough to relax” heading into this weekend’s Valencia showdown.
Pecco Bagnaia currently holds a 7-point lead over Jorge Martin in the 2023 MotoGP championship after the Lusail Sprint race. Despite finishing second to Fabio di Giannantonio in the grand prix, Bagnaia extended his lead as Martin struggled with tyre issues and finished tenth. With the new Sprint format, Bagnaia will have two opportunities to secure the world championship in Valencia. If he can increase his lead to at least 25 points in the Saturday Sprint, he will be crowned champion. However, if he fails to do so, the final race on Sunday will determine the title. Bagnaia is confident heading into the Valencia race, knowing that the track suits his style and that he has the potential to perform well there. His goal remains the same – to work hard from the first practice session and fight for the win. Bagnaia’s teammate, Enea Bastianini, who has had a challenging year but secured a surprise victory in Sepang, is also determined to end the season on a high note. The team is analyzing their recent performance to understand how to be consistently fast in Valencia.
