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Francesco Bagnaia says that he is determined to “keep this championship” alive after taking maximum points from the MotoGP Motegi weekend.
Ducati’s Bagnaia had a stellar weekend in Motegi, earning a perfect 37 points by winning both the Sprint on Saturday and the main race on Sunday, closing in on championship leader Jorge Martin with a 10-point gap. Bagnaia emphasized the importance of maintaining his performance level to secure the championship title. Despite his dominant victory, Bagnaia faced challenges managing the gap with his rivals, including Pedro Acosta and Jorge Martin. Bagnaia’s performance in Motegi marked his eighth MotoGP win in a single season, placing him among a select group of riders in the sport’s history. The Italian remains optimistic about his title chances, drawing inspiration from his past successes and vowing to continue giving his best effort.
