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Enea Bastianini is confident it’s ‘only a question of time’ before he shows what he can do at the factory Ducati team but admits a lot of satellite riders are eyeing up his MotoGP seat.
Enea Bastianini, who secured a factory ride in MotoGP this season, had a challenging year due to injuries. He won a duel with Jorge Martin to earn the coveted ride, but was injured in the first Sprint race in Portimao. After a long recovery, Bastianini caused a pile-up in Catalunya, resulting in further injuries. In his recent return in Indonesia, he achieved his best result of the season, finishing seventh in the Sprint and eighth in the grand prix. Bastianini recognizes the importance of next year, acknowledging the pressure to perform well. He is aware of the competition from talented Ducati riders and the addition of Marc Marquez to the Gresini team. Despite the challenges, Bastianini has confidence in his abilities and looks forward to battling it out with his competitors in the upcoming races.
Source: Crash
