Bagnaia tries to keep calm before the most important moment

Italian Francesco ‘Pecco’ Bagnaia He could become MotoGP World Champion this weekend at the same circuit where he was declared Moto2 World Champion in 2018. Ducati’s second Drivers’ Title since 2007 (Casey Stoner) and Italy’s since 2009 , giving him the first title since his mentor, friend and protector Valentino Rossi.

“Since 2009, no Italian has won a MotoGP title, and Ducati has not won a rider’s title since 2007. Combined with the fact that it may be my first title in MotoGP, the pressure is definitely there. It’s there and I’m already starting to feel that pressure..but I know I’ve done very good things this season so I’m very calm now but I still have to get the job done No, Bagnaia explained his first match ball at the candidates’ press conference during Thursday’s media day in Sepang.

Bagnaia has a younger sister, Carola, by her side all year round, who is her personal assistant and responsible for her nickname, Pecco. This was how Francesco pronounced the name Francesco at an early age. The rest of the family came to Kuala Lumpur. , her parents Pietro and Stefania, and their partner Domizia. , rewatching the 2019 sessions, and just having a normal, normal weekend: I want to do well I need to stay focused and ready for any situation Think about what the pressures are When I feel like I’m living a normal life, there are a lot of things that can be calmer than when she and her family are there to accompany and help.”

Speaking of the Malaysian Grand Prix, I have to explain how unpredictable the weather is, with typical storms, humidity and heat from midday to afternoon. “The main issue here is the weather. The forecast for Saturday and Sunday looks like rain, but it’s always very difficult to predict what the weather will be like here,” Pecco explained.

He says the experience of winning the Moto2 title at this circuit four years ago is of little use to him. Then came his second title opportunity after losing his first at Phillip Island a week earlier. This is his first title. I feel more relaxed in that category compared to 2018, but that will change tomorrow or Sunday as the pressure starts to build on race day.”

And the title wants to tie it up as soon as possible and has no idea about adding a new zero: , but I’ve been working a lot. I tried to be the best version of myself in the second half of the season. I have worked really hard to reach this level. I don’t want to crash in this race.

“If you want to perform well, from the first free practice to the race you have to focus on improving and being prepared for every situation. You will start to feel it, just like you are,” he revealed.

Of his heroic 91-point comeback from Sachsenring, he recalled:eu “The race that gave me a lot of motivation was Silverstone, because I faced difficulties all weekend and I was not competitive. I tried but the tire choice was right and I started learning from other guys and thinking about what to do and I won but the key was in Aragon, I finished second and Fabio (Quartararo) Unfortunately we crashed and Fabio didn’t finish so we got a lot of ‘free’ points so to speak.”