With four rounds and eight races remaining of the 2023 MotoGP season, riders and team managers expect the battle to go down to its final day in Valencia.
Francesco Bagnaia is leading the MotoGP standings, with a 27-point lead over Jorge Martin and a 73-point lead over Marco Bezzecchi. The key attribute that will determine the championship, according to Ducati team manager Davide Tardozzi, is maintaining a strong mental attitude. Last year, Bagnaia was able to come from behind and win the title, which gives him valuable experience this season. Tardozzi believes that Bagnaia has shown the ability to change his mentality and performance from one day to the next, a characteristic of champions. Martin, who rides for a non-factory team, benefits from having less pressure, but is still motivated to win. The battle for the championship will likely be decided in Valencia, and all three riders are very fast. The Pramac team is ready to fight and is focused on improving small details. Martin’s motivation comes from being overlooked for a factory seat last year, while Bezzecchi’s chances for the title are seen as more unlikely.
Source: Crash
