The 2023 MotoGP season was challenging for Enea Bastianini. Due to injuries, he missed a significant portion of the races and found himself unable to compete at the forefront of the championship in his first year with Ducati.
Meanwhile, Jorge Martín (Prima Pramac/Ducati) was in contention for the title, and various rumors appeared, suggesting he could replace Bastianini in the factory team. However, this scenario didn’t materialize and wasn’t a significant concern for Bastianini.
In an interview with Sky Italia MotoGP, #23 emphasized that he is aware of his capabilities, highlighting that under normal conditions, he could have fought for the title too: ‘I have to admit that of all things, this was what made me suffer less. I never doubted my abilities, if I’m in good shape and enjoying it. Jorge had a wonderful championship, but I believe that without the injury, I could have also fought for the title. I will try again next year’.
