Francesco Bagnaia compares VR46’s Marco Bezzecchi and Luca Marini to Enea Bastianini last year

Francesco Bagnaia faced some of the stiffest competition for his first MotoGP championship from inside the Ducati family, from Enea Bastianini.
Francesco Bagnaia, Marco Bezzecchi, Dutch MotoGP race, 26 June
Francesco Bagnaia, Marco Bezzecchi, Dutch MotoGP race, 26 June

He is now keeping a watchful eye on whether 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Marco Bezzecchi or 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Luca Marini could give him similar headaches this year.

Even aft🉐er his promotion from Gresini Racing to Ducati’s factory team was assured, Bastianini was willing to fight tooth-and-nail for race victories with his future teammate Bagnaia last year.

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They are now on either side of the same garage, but the Mooney VR46 duo who will use the 2022 Desmosedici bikes are in the ch✱ampion’s sights.

“For sure, they are very competitive,” Bagnaia said after the preseason Sepang test where ꦯBezzecchi went fastest on Friday, then Marini topped the timesheets on Sunday. 

“They have the best bike of last year.

“It will be tough - like last year with En🍷ea,” Bagnaia said with a knowing glance.

Marco Bezzecchi, Sepang MotoGP test, 10 February
Marco Bezzecchi, Sepang MotoGP test, 10 February

“I am sure they can fight 𒁃for a top♉ five position in every race.

“We just have to be better. Considering the improvement [at the test], the new bike has gre♊at potential with top speed. 

“I am more proud 🍷of our job than the second position [on Sunday in Sepang]. This is really good in a test considering the many things that we tried.”

Bezzecchi finished as runner-up to Bagnaia in Assꦏen last year (pictured at the top),🐓 in an impressive rookie season.

Mar𒅌ini is still seeking his first podium finish heading into his 🧔third season in the premier class.

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