P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Enea Bastianini is now 49 points off the championship lead – and his unique MotoGP skillset makes him a threat to continue closing the gap.
The recent Silverstone races solidified Enea Bastianini’s potential as a title contender, despite Ducati’s decision to replace him. His success and teammate Pecco Bagnaia’s struggles position him strongly after the British Grand Prix. While Bastianini remains cautious about his title chances, there are indications that he could challenge Bagnaia and Jorge Martin as a third contender. Unlike Martin and Bagnaia, who have made notable errors throughout the season, Bastianini has shown consistency and determination. His past performance in Moto2 and success at Silverstone suggest he has the capability to compete for the championship.