P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The rest of the MotoGP grid had some strong views on how Jorge Martin and Pecco Bagnaia’s 2024 title fight turned out – and what Bagnaia will be up against in 2025
Jorge Martin’s victory over Pecco Bagnaia in the 2024 MotoGP championship resulted in admiration for Martin and sympathy for Bagnaia, with some peers expressing support for Marc Marquez in the 2025 season. Despite winning 11 grands prix, Bagnaia was the first rider in motorcycle grand prix history to achieve this feat and miss out on the title in a season with 20 rounds, causing mixed emotions among his fellow riders. Marco Bezzecchi, Bagnaia’s friend and future teammate with Martin at Aprilia, acknowledged Jorge’s consistency and strength in securing the championship, while expressing sorrow for Bagnaia’s loss. Miguel Oliveira, a former rival of Bagnaia and Martin, highlighted the competitive spirit between the riders and predicted Marquez as a top contender for the upcoming season. Joan Mir, a former competitor of Martin, praised Martin’s hard-fought victory and the challenges of consistently performing well in MotoGP. Martin’s transition to Aprilia next season, following Ducati’s decision to opt for Marquez, signifies a significant change in the MotoGP landscape.
