Valentino Rossi Celebrates Bagnaia’s Victory Over Marquez in MotoGP Spain 2024

CNN Indonesia

Thursday, 02 May 2024 19:12 IWST

Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —

Valentino Rossi who was present MotoGP Spain 2024, Sunday (28/4), admitted that he was happy to see how Francesco Bagnaia succeeded in defeating Marc Marquez.

Bagnaia won a strong duel against Marquez. The two racers even touched, leaving tire marks on The Baby Alien’s racing suit.

Rossi, who saw the intense Bagnaia vs Marquez duel for himself, was happy that Pecco was able to win. The Doctor said Bagnaia’s aggressive performance was successful in defeating Marquez.

“Pecco considers Marc to be one of his rivals in the championship. We have seen his approach. He responded immediately to Marquez’s attacks. I think this is very important, because people like Marquez tend to ‘eat’.”

“If he sees you bleeding, or if you’re not that strong, he’ll eat you more. Pecco completed three perfect laps today, proving that he’s the best of the Ducati riders, ” Rossi said as Crash said.

When asked what Bagnaia’s best time was at the 2024 Spanish MotoGP, Rossi did not hesitate to mention when Pecco passed Marquez until the two racers touched.

“The fight with Marquez [jadi momen terbaik], No doubt. When Marquez passed him at Turn 9, he went a little wide. Pecco returned to turn 10 with entry as Marquez usually does. “There, in my opinion, Pecco made Marquez understand immediately that he wanted to win,” said Rossi.

“Marquez does more things in the last laps, especially in the left corner. When Marquez passes you, you have to pass and do it quickly. Because if not, the front tire will get hot and therefore it will be even more difficult to overtake. Marquez tried immediately, Pecco responded well,” said Rossi.

Bagnaia’s victory at the 2024 Spanish MotoGP took the defending champion rider up to second in the standings this season, 17 points behind Jorge Martin at the top of the standings. While he was in sixth place, 32 points behind.

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