Motorsports
Here’s what Jorge Martin and Bagnaia need to do to become 2023 MotoGP champions this Sunday in Ceste
title MotoGP World Championship It will be decided in the last of 44 races in the 2023 campaign. Jorge Martin They quickly closed the gap by 7 points and extended their lead over leader Pecco Bagnaia to 14 points with the win. In case of a tie, the Italian has the advantage of taking more wins, so if the Martineter is to win his first MotoGP title and the second of his sporting career after Moto2 in 2018, he will have to compete in Bagnaia this Sunday. I need to get 15 more points from there.
Bagnaia has raised the possibility of becoming the 13th driver to repeat the crown in the premier category. It’s up to him to finish before Martin.
Jorge Martin options
If he wins, Bagnaia must finish 6th or lower
If you are in 2nd place, Bagnaia will be 11th or lower.
If you are in 3rd place, you will be in Bagnaia 15th place or no points.
Pecco Bagnaia options
If it’s in the top 5, no matter what Martin does, if he’s 6th to 10th and Martin doesn’t win.
11° to 14°, up to 3° for Martin
If you finish before Martin or fail to reach the podium
Source: Mundo Deportivo
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