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Mid-season break done, and there’s 11 rounds remaining to settle the 2024 MotoGP title fight. Are the odds stacked so overwhelmingly in Pecco Bagnaia’s favour that a third title is inevitable, or can Jorge Martin take it to the wire?
The 2024 MotoGP world championship resumes this weekend with the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, where Pecco Bagnaia leads Jorge Martin by only 10 points, with 407 points still up for grabs before the Valencia finale in November. The title fight has seen a significant shift, with Martin previously holding a 39-point lead just three rounds ago. On The Race MotoGP Podcast, Simon Patterson, Valentin Khorounzhiy, and Lewis Duncan shared diverse predictions on how the championship battle will unfold, highlighting the strengths of both Bagnaia and Martin at different upcoming tracks. While some believe Bagnaia will maintain his lead and secure the title before Valencia, others see Martin putting up a strong fight despite his impending Aprilia departure. The season promises intense competition and thrilling races as the championship race continues to evolve.