Malaysia GP, Pecco Bagnaia satisfied: “I am very happy”

Bagnaia è now at +14 over Martin in the rankings

After losing two points at the end of the Sprint Race, Bagnaia gained three in Sunday’s race at Sepang. His third place (with Martin behind him) è an important result in view of the race for the World Championship victory.

Pecco now has 412 points in the standings, compared with 398 for Martin, who appeared less explosive than in recent outings: “I tried to close the gap on Bastianini and Alex Martin but there’è was no chance to do so. I struggled especially under braking. I am satisfied that I pulled away a little bit from ’ Martin in the standings. I am very happy with how è the race” went, the comment of the reigning World Champion.

Very nervous, in the post race, Martin who often shook his head, confirming his dissatisfaction with how things went in the race. The duel between the two now moves to Qatar, the next round of the World Championship (scheduled for next weekend).