Martin And Bagnaia Prepare To Fight For The Determination Of Champions At The Catalunya GP, Here's The Scenario!

JAKARTA - The 2024 MotoGP season will peak with the final race at the Catalunya GP, Barcelona, Saturday and Sunday, November 16 and 17, after Dorna Sports, MotoGP promoter, decided to replace the Valencia Grand Prix. This change was made due to floods and hurricanes Funds that hit the area, causing damage to the Ricardo Tormo Circuit and its main access.

After the Malaysian GP, Sunday, November 3, Jorge Martin led the standings with 485 points, while Francesco Bagnaia was in second place with 461 points. The difference between these 24 points made the final race a determinant for both drivers.

Jorge Martin's Scenario Becomes Champion for Jorge Martin, with a 24-point lead, he has to make sure he is not more than 13 points behind Bagnaia in the last two races (sprint race and main race). If Martin manages to finish second in the main race and gets points from the sprint race, his chances of defending the position of champion are very high.

Francesco Bagnaia's Scenario to Become the Champion ofFrancesco Bagnaia, on the other hand, must perform optimally in the Catalunya GP. Bagnaia must win both races (sprint race and main race) to win a total of 37 points and hope Martin does not get significant points, either in the main race or sprint race. Thus, Bagnaia will end the season with 498 points, ahead of Martin.

If Bagnaia is able to win the sprint race and official race, but Martin finishes second in the sprint race and race, then Martin remains the champion. Even if Martin fails in the sprint race but he is in the 3rd position of the official race, then Martin will still win.

Replacement of BalapanDOrna Sports Location took firm steps by canceling the closing series in Valencia and choosing the Catalunya Circuit, Barcelona, instead. The riders also refused and threatened a boycott if the final draw continued at the damaged Ricardo Tormo.

Previously, several options to replace the Valencia GP including Lusail, Jerez, and Portimao were considered. However, in the end, the Catalunya GP was chosen to ensure the number of races this season remains 20, in accordance with the provisions that must be met to avoid penalties to broad clusters in various countries.

About Both DriversJorge Martin: The rider, known for his aggressive racing style, has won several important wins this season. His consistency makes him a favorite to win the title.Francesco Bagnaia: The defending champion who has always performed impressively, Bagnaia has shown an extraordinary ability to bounce back in crucial times.

MotoGP fans around the world will look forward to this decisive moment. Whoever wins, this season will definitely be remembered as one of the most competitive and thrilling in MotoGP history. All will be answered on the Catalunya race track November 17.

In MotoGP, the points given to riders differ between sprint race and official race:

Sprint Race- Possion 1: 12 points- Position 2: 9 points- Position 3: 7 points- Position 4-9: 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 point in a row.

Official Race- Position 1: 25 points- Position 2: 20 points- Position 3: 16 points- 4-15: 13, 11, 10, 8, 7, 6, 5, 3, 2, and 1 point in a row