SEPANG, Nov 9 — Reigning world champion, Francesco Bagnaia foresees an intense race in the 2023 Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP) on the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) this weekend.
Not solely that, the Ducati Lenovo Team rider mentioned the approaching rain come race day might current a formidable problem for them to blaze the observe.
“I can say that SIC is my favorite observe and I at all times love to be right here however I believe I want some luck due to climate forecast (to shine),” he informed a pre-event press convention right here, right now.
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Just 13-points separate him and closest contender, Jorge Martin of Prima Pramac Racing in the championship standings, the Italian mentioned previous experiences might grow to be key to relieve the strain and keep the lead with three rounds remaining.
(From left) Ducati Lenovo Team rider Francesco Bagnaia and Prima Pramac Racing rider Jorge Martin communicate to the media in the course of the 2023 Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix pre-event press convention on the Sepang International Circuit November 9, 2023. — eNM pic
Currently topping the championship standings with 389 factors, the 26-year-old-rider is going through competitors from Martin with 376 factors whereas Marco Bezzecchi from Mooney VR46 Racing Team sits third with 310 factors.
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Meanwhile, Martin, shared {that a} current week-off in Bali, Indonesia had saved his cool when the season resumes tomorrow.
The Spaniard mentioned successful back-to-back titles in the course of the current Asian leg in Indonesian GP adopted by Thailand GP final month had boosted his confidence as he eagerly anticipates the Malaysian GP.
“‘I’m tremendous blissful to get per week off. The feeling is lastly again in Malaysia and I’m wanting ahead to the race,” he mentioned.
Bezzecchi, alternatively, admitted that he was not in optimum situation after sustaining a right-shoulder harm throughout coaching earlier final month. My situation remains to be not 100 per cent as a result of as quickly as I put stress on the shoulder it’s going to create loads of issues,” he mentioned.
Despite the challenges, the 24-year-old Italian remained decided to overcome obstacles and make his mark on the observe.
The Malaysian GP will open the curtains with an impartial check session tomorrow, adopted by a qualifying session (Saturday) and race day on Sunday. — eNM
