RiderTua.com – More than 3 months ago, Pecco Bagnaia successfully defended the most important title in MotoGP. He is the only Ducati rider to win the world championship twice in a row. Entering the 2024 season, good signs accompany the ‘pace’ of the Ducati Lenovo team’s mainstay before the first MotoGP race.
Pecco was fastest at the important test at Sepang, where all the manufacturers are trying to confirm their 2024-spec bikes, and at the next test in Qatar. Most importantly, the sensational time recorded at Sepang (Bagnaia recorded a time of 1:56.682 minutes which was considered impossible and 6 Ducati riders entered the top 8) confirmed the ambition of the manufacturer from Borgo Panigale.
Pecco Bagnaia: 3 titles are better than 2
Apart from a very good start, Pecco Bagnaia’s physical condition, which is also very fit, is very supportive. The rider from Turin, Italy, was able to complete his training program without incident in any way. Another thing that should not be taken lightly is the very early 2 year contract extension (before the first GP). Other Ducati riders such as Enea Bastianini, Marco Bezecchi, Fabio Di Giannantonio, Franco Morbidelli, Jorge Martin, Alex and Marc Marquez knew before the first race that Pecco wanted Ducati and Ducati wanted Pecco.
At the Media Center in Losail, Francesco Bagnaia said, “We arrived here in very good condition. Everything went smoothly in preparation and it looks like the new bike is very competitive. We are still a few laps away, but the situation with the bike is very good.” … The fact that Ducati has extended the contract is very important for him and also for Ducati. This has the effect of clearing Pecco’s mind for this season.
When asked about his motivation for winning his 3rd MotoGP title in a row, with a smile Pecco emphasized, “3 titles are better than 2. I also predict that Pecco Bagnaia will become world champion in 2024.”
