The 2023 MotoGP season is headed for a thrilling conclusion this weekend at the Valencia Grand Prix, with the riders’ championship still up for grabs. Reigning champion Francesco ‘Pecco’ Bagnaia of Factory Ducati has almost secured one hand on the coveted trophy after the last weekend in Qatar. However, he must navigate the final hurdle, as his rival Jorge Martin is still in contention for the title, despite a season-worst 10th-place finish at the Losail International Circuit.
Pecco (437 points) holds a 21-point lead over Martin (416 points) heading into the final round, and he has the chance to clinch the title in Saturday’s Sprint race. On the flip side, Martin can bag a maximum of 37 points if he secures victories in both the sprint and the main grand prix. Here are the scenarios that could see Bagnaia crowned MotoGP champion at the Valencia Sprint:
To seal the title, Bagnaia needs a 5-point lead over Martin during Saturday’s sprint. This implies that even if the Spaniard wins the Valencia GP and earns the 25 points, he would still fall short as the gap would be 26 points or higher. In such a case, Bagnaia’s result won’t even matter on Sunday, even if he fails to start or finish the race.
Pecco (437 points) holds a 21-point lead over Martin (416 points) heading into the final round, and he has the chance to clinch the title in Saturday’s Sprint race. On the flip side, Martin can bag a maximum of 37 points if he secures victories in both the sprint and the main grand prix. Here are the scenarios that could see Bagnaia crowned MotoGP champion at the Valencia Sprint:
To seal the title, Bagnaia needs a 5-point lead over Martin during Saturday’s sprint. This implies that even if the Spaniard wins the Valencia GP and earns the 25 points, he would still fall short as the gap would be 26 points or higher. In such a case, Bagnaia’s result won’t even matter on Sunday, even if he fails to start or finish the race.
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On the other hand, for Martin to have any chance of winning his maiden MotoGP title, he must finish at least P2 on Saturday. Even if he finishes 3rd and Bagnaia takes the sprint win, the title race is over for the Pramac Ducati rider. However, Martin has shown phenomenal performance in the sprint races throughout the season and will undoubtedly aim to take the title fight down to the wire. The chances are slim, but in MotoGP, nothing is guaranteed. Bagnaia is in a strong position to win the championship, but he cannot afford to be complacent.
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