Just before the MotoGP summer break, Francesco Bagnaia got the lead of the World Championship standings, having secured his fourth consecutive win at the German GP. This victory came after the previous leader, Jorge Martín (Prima Pramac/Ducati), crashed a lap before the finish while leading the race.
The Italian Ducati rider has six wins in nine rounds, positioning himself well to potentially clinch the championship for the third consecutive year. However, with 11 of the 20 scheduled rounds still to go and only a ten-point lead over Martín, nothing is guaranteed yet.
Bagnaia’s current form is undeniable, having missed the podium in only two of seven main races. Despite proving his superiority in 2022 and especially in 2023, he continues to surprise even his own team.
Davide Tardozzi, the team manager, told GPOne.com: ‘He continues to surprise and, above all, never stops learning and has the desire to do so. The attention he pays in technical meetings is typical of a champion’s humility, and that is why I believe he will continue to make progress’.