Bagnaia, after crossing the finish line, made a clear and unequivocal gesture of celebration, which he repeated when stepping onto the highest step of the podium. After the race, he said: ‘People talk too much; sometimes it’s better to wait for the results to do so’, with this being a message directed at his critics, emphasizing his resilience and ability to bounce back.
However, Jorge Lorenzo, who serves as a commentator for DAZN, did not like Bagnaia’s exuberant celebrations: ‘Those gestures are not good. Don’t provoke the beast, it’s not over yet. Keep your enemy calm, don’t anger them’. Lorenzo believes that, although Bagnaia may have won the race, it was more of a defeat for Martin. In his opinion, Martin could have easily secured a double victory on the weekend if he had been more cautious.
Lorenzo also analyzed Martin’s subsequent fall: ‘He was too confident. He didn’t need to push so hard. He should have slowed down a bit and then pushed if he was being caught, but he shouldn’t have overdone it’. Lorenzo expressed his disappointment, especially because the slip-up could potentially have strong implications for Martin in the championship fight.
The world of MotoGP is no stranger to intense rivalries and passionate celebrations. Bagnaia’s victory and the reactions that followed only increase the drama and emotion of the championship, setting the stage for more exciting races.
