Francesco Bagnaia secured 11 wins out of 20 Grand Prix races in the MotoGP season, consistently finishing on the podium. However, his performance in the Sprint races cost him the chance to secure his third consecutive championship.
The Ducati rider, quoted by GPOne.com, reflected on the season, acknowledging that the start was not as straightforward as the results might suggest: ‘It was an incredible season. Even though I won in Qatar, understanding the GP24 wasn’t immediate. Only in Jerez did we grasp its potential’.
Bagnaia emphasized his consistent performance in the main races, regretting the misfortunes that deprived him of the title – particularly in the Sprint races:
– Overall, I always finished in the top three on Sundays, except when I crashed and in Austin, where I finished fifth. Without the Sprints, it would have been a 2019 [Marc] Márquez year. It’s unfortunate we lost the title due to errors and bad luck. The team deserved it.