'He is not the usual Pecco, he is not at the top.' Valentino Rossi has sensed some unease in his protege Francesco Bagnaia as the Ducati rider aims to clinch the MotoGP title in the ValenciaGP finale.
Bagnaia could become the first Ducati rider in 15 years to be crowned world champion in Sunday’s Valencia GP if he finishes at least 14th regardless of where title rivalHe will also become the first Italian MotoGP world champion since mentor Rossi won his final title in 2009.
“On paper it is a very favourable situation for Pecco, because there is only one chance to lose; that Pecco scores zero and Quartararo wins the race,” Rossi told“But it's the last race and it's tough, even if you have a 23-point lead, because you still have to finish the race. “The nights before playing the world championship you struggle to fall asleep, you sleep for 2 or 3 hours.“But you don't need Bagnaia at the top, if he finishes eighth he's doing great.
Bagnaia will start Sunday’s Valencia GP from eighth with Quartararo four spots ahead of him in fourth.
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