Enea Bastianini’s form in MotoGP has been increasingly evident. The rider, who faced difficult moments in 2023 due to injuries, is finally consistently fighting for top positions, positioning himself as a possible title contender.
In early August, the Ducati rider won both the Sprint and the main race at the British GP, moving up to third place—a position he consolidated last weekend in Austria, despite losing points to the top two in the championship, Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati) and Jorge Martín (Prima Pramac/Ducati).
Óscar Haro, former director of LCR Honda, said on Nico Abad’s YouTube channel that he sees Bastianini as a contender for the title, particularly highlighting the Italian’s management of tire and fuel consumption:
– I think Bastianini has taken a significant step and is now back at the front; he’s another rider to fight for the championship. He has an edge from the 12th or 14th lap onwards in how he manages both rear tyre wear, front tyre temperature, and fuel consumption. He’s a rider who knows how to manage the last two or three thirds of the race very well, and this puts him ahead. If Enea can learn, like Pecco, to be competitive on Friday and Saturday, watch out.