P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The ‘crucial’ moment in world champion Francesco Bagnaia’s MotoGP season came in the aftermath of his shocking accident in Catalunya.
Despite suffering injuries and struggling to walk, the reigning champion managed to secure two podium finishes in the Misano round just five days later. These podiums were crucial in his title fight against Jorge Martin. Despite facing difficulties after the accident in Catalunya, he was able to bounce back and win his second successive title by a margin of 39 points. However, mentally, the accident took longer to recover from, affecting his performance in the early stages of races and qualifying. It was only in the last few races that he was able to regain his previous level of performance.
