Celebrity Fan Web – Francesco Bagnaia, rider for Ducati Lenovo, continued his winning streak in the main race of the 2024 MotoGP Japan, held at the Motegi Circuit on Sunday, October 6, 2024. After securing victory in the sprint race the day before, Bagnaia once again dominated. Taking the checkered flag in first place after 24 laps, leaving his competitors Jorge Martin and Marc Marquez to claim second and third positions on the podium.
Bagnaia’s Impressive Performance
From the start of the race, Bagnaia showed his intent to lead. Fresh off his sprint race win, he wasted no time overtaking pole-sitter Pedro Acosta as soon as the main race kicked off. His aggressive move set the tone for the rest of the event, marking his determination to secure another victory.
Trouble struck early for Joan Mir and Alex Marquez. Who crashed out together just as the race was getting into the second lap, forcing them to exit the competition. Meanwhile, Bagnaia continued to hold his lead, followed closely by Acosta and Brad Binder in the top three. Jorge Martin and Marc Marquez were hot on their heels in fourth and fifth places.
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Pedro Acosta’s bad luck persisted as he crashed once more, this time at turn 14, with 21 laps still to go. This crash came after he had already faced a tough setback during the sprint race. effectively taking him out of contention for the top spots.
With Acosta out of the picture, Bagnaia maintained a comfortable lead at the front. Jorge Martin advanced into second place. While Marc Marquez climbed up to third after overtaking Brad Binder, making the battle for podium positions even more intense.
Martin’s Push for the Lead
Jorge Martin made several attempts to close the gap on Bagnaia as the laps wore on, creating a thrilling chase on the track. However, despite his best efforts, he couldn’t quite catch up to the Ducati Lenovo rider. Bagnaia’s pace remained unmatched, and he expertly kept Martin at bay while maintaining a consistent lead.
Marc Marquez also played a strategic game, fending off a challenge from Enea Bastianini to secure his third-place position. Bastianini, who had earlier clinched second place in the sprint race, found himself stuck in fourth, unable to break through to the podium.
No Changes in the Top Three
As the race progressed into the final laps, the positions at the front of the pack remained unchanged. Bagnaia led the way with Martin trailing behind, followed by Marquez in third, while Bastianini continued to loom in fourth. With just five laps to go, it became clear that the top two riders were set in their positions, with no immediate threats to their leads.
In the end, Francesco Bagnaia crossed the finish line to claim a well-deserved victory, with Jorge Martin and Marc Marquez rounding out the podium. Bagnaia’s flawless performance cemented his status as the rider to beat in this season’s MotoGP.
Full Race Results – MotoGP Japan 2024
- Francesco Bagnaia (ITA) – Ducati Lenovo (GP24)
- Jorge Martin (SPA) – Pramac Ducati (GP24)
- Marc Marquez (SPA) – Gresini Ducati (GP23)
- Enea Bastianini (ITA) – Ducati Lenovo (GP24)
- Franco Morbidelli (ITA) – Pramac Ducati (GP24)
- Brad Binder (RSA) – Red Bull KTM (RC16)
- Marco Bezzecchi (ITA) – VR46 Ducati (GP23)
- Fabio Di Giannantonio (ITA) – VR46 Ducati (GP23)
- Aleix Espargaro (SPA) – Aprilia Racing (RS-GP24)
- Jack Miller (AUS) – Red Bull KTM (RC16)
The race saw several notable riders like Pedro Acosta, Maverick Viñales, Augusto Fernandez, and Lorenzo Savadori unable to finish due to crashes or technical issues, making it a challenging day at the Motegi Circuit for many.
Francesco Bagnaia’s consistent form continues to shine through, solidifying his lead in the championship race.