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Pecco Bagnaia’s second coronation as a MotoGP champion after a bonkers Valencia finale takes centre stage in The Race MotoGP Podcast’s Valencian GP review.
Pecco Bagnaia secured his second MotoGP championship title in an intense season finale in Valencia, overcoming the strong challenge from Jorge Martin. Despite Martin’s impressive performance towards the end of the season, Bagnaia’s overall performance throughout the entire 2023 season proved to be stronger. Valentin Khorounzhiy and Simon Patterson dissect the Valencia chapter of the title race in the final post-race episode of The Race MotoGP Podcast’s 2023 run. They also analyze Martin’s unfortunate collision with Marc Marquez, as well as Marquez’s clash with Marco Bezzecchi that sparked controversy among fans. Additionally, they discuss KTM’s missed opportunity for a 1-2 finish, Fabio Di Giannantonio’s podium hopes dashed, and the ongoing debate surrounding the Aprilia satellite team contract and potential grid slot changes. Lastly, they preview the upcoming post-season test, which includes Marquez’s highly anticipated debut on a Ducati.