P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Pecco Bagnaia claimed victory in the sprint race in Barcelona to keep his title hopes alive for another day.
Despite his victory at the Barcelona sprint, Pecco Bagnaia faces a tough battle in the 2024 MotoGP world championship, with a 19-point gap to leader Jorge Martin ahead of the Solidarity Grand Prix. Ducati teammate Enea Bastianini’s crucial performance helped narrow the gap, including an impressive start and battling for second place with Martin. After several position changes between Bastianini and Martin, a last-lap move secured a Ducati 1-2 finish, while Martin maintains a strong position to secure the title. Other notable performances included Aleix Espargaro securing fourth place and Marc Marquez finishing seventh after early-race contact. Fabio Quartararo struggled to maintain his position, ultimately finishing in 10th place behind Marco Bezzecchi and Brad Binder.
