MotoGP Japan GP 2024: Bagnaia wins the race
Francesco ‘Pecco’ Bagnaia reduced the distance again with Jorge Martin Name MotoGP. The Italian performed well on the track MotegiWhere did it happen from 21 points to a difference of 10 after his 8th win this Sunday to further tighten the title race with three top prizes remaining until the end of the season. The podium was ready. Mark Marquezwith a new 3rd place, well protected from Bastianini’s pursuit.
Bagnai’s desire to close the 15 points that separated him from Martin was evident from the start as he took first place from the start and controlled the entire race from head to head. Smooth start until the first laps came, where Joan Mir and Alex Marquez As a result of a common incident, they were unable to proceed beyond the first lap.
Pedro Acosta The same fate befell him in turn 14 from turn 4, when he was running in second position.
“Calculator” vs “Martinitor”
The fight was ready. During incidents, Jorge Martin rose from 11th place to 2nd, To control the Italian’s trail, Marquez did the same until he reached 3rd place, which he already achieved in the sprint this Saturday.
“Martineitor” continued to attack, looking for the last attack in the last 5 laps, risking falling, but the Italian’s calculator worked perfectly. He could only cut thousandths per part. The Ducati rider was going to win, but the Spaniard wanted to make him sweat.
The action unfolded right behind him, with Bastianini chasing Marquez for third place. Likewise, this time it was the Spaniard who felt comfortable in defense, leaving the Italian with the honey of the stands on his lips.