Ducati: MotoGP title win with Francesco Bagnaia ‘even better’ than Casey Stoner in 2007

After mounting one of the greatest comebacks in MotoGP history, Francesco Bagnaia’s title success in 2022 has been called ‘even better’ than Ducati’s maiden championship win with Casey Stoner in 2007, according to Ducati CEO, Claudio Domenicalli.
Francesco Bagnaia, Casey Stoner, Ducati MotoGP Phillip Island 2022
Francesco Bagnaia, Casey Stoner, Ducati MotoGP Phillip Island 2022

91 points down on reigning MotoGP champion 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Fabio Quartararo with just ten races remaining, Bagnaia produced the largest comeback in Grand Prix history as he instead secured the titl🍰e by 17 points.

After making several unforced errors during the first half of the season, Bagnaia produced a stunning run of four victories in succession from Assen to Misano - becoming the first rider to achieve that feat since 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Marc Marquez in 2019. 

Without a MotoGP title since Stoner dominated in 2007, Bagnaia’s triu🎃mph has been ranked as their best yet by th🍬e head of Ducati.

Domenicalli said: "It was an unforgettable season. We had never achieved such a result and it is a matter of extraordinary pride. It’s different from 2007, when we won the MotoGP 🔯title with Stoner - we had done🉐 it before the last race. 

"This victory wi𒀰th Pecco was really hard. A great chase made it even better."

As Bagnaia looks to retain his title in 2023, something neither Joan Mir or Quartararo achieved after winning their maiden world championships, a new challenge will be presented to the Italian in the form of new team-mate 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Enea Bastianini.

A match for Bagnaia on several occasions last season, Bastianini has shown the ability to not only challenge, but beat Bagnaia in head-to-head situations🅷.

Bastianini was also unfazed by Bagnaia attempting to win💖 Ducati’s first title in 15 years during the final few races, so much so 🥀that he ignored a team order to stay behind Bagnaia in Sepang.

Francesco Bagnaia, Enea Bastianini , MotoGP race, Malaysian MotoGP, 23 October
Francesco Bagnaia, Enea Bastianini , MotoGP race, Malaysian MotoGP, 23 October

Keeping a lid on their rivalry is going to be difficult for Ducati as both riders are expected to challenge for the tit﷽le next year. 

"Enea and Pecco are a wonderful team," added Domeni🍸calli. "We wanted them even if it was not easy to choose. 

"W𝓡e were undecided about Jo💯rge Martin, then Enea actually deserved to move to the factory team. 

"He is the rider that won the most in 2022 after Pecco. It will beꦬ a sparkling team because they are two Italian guys. It won’t be easy to keep them calm but it’s part of the game."

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