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Newly-crowned double MotoGP world champion Francesco Bagnaia declared that he’d “never felt happiness this high” after securing the 2023 title
The factory Ducati rider, Pecco Bagnaia, pushed hard throughout the 27-lap race to finish his campaign on a high note. His main rival for the title, Jorge Martin, put pressure on him in the early laps, but Bagnaia focused on winning the race to defend his 14-point advantage. Martin’s hopes were dashed when he ran wide on the second lap and later crashed out after colliding with Marc Marquez.
Bagnaia held off his fellow Ducati riders, Fabio Di Gianantonio and Johann Zarco, to secure his seventh win of the season and clinch the championship. He expressed immense happiness at winning the title with a victory, calling it an incredible achievement. Bagnaia admitted that it was a tense race, especially with concerns about the front tyre, but he was relieved to come out on top.
He also reflected on his struggles after his crash in Barcelona, stating that it was a turning point where he started to struggle with his speed in qualifying and the sprint races. However, he managed to improve in the last few races and was proud of his team’s efforts. Bagnaia looks to improve his performance next year.
