Bagnaia's Commemoration To Jorge Martin Ahead Of The Barcelona MotoGP: Beware Of Grogi Can Make A Blunder

MotoGP Barcelona will be the duel for determining world champions between Jorge Martin and Francesco Bagnaia (Instagram/@motogp).

JAKARTA - Ducati racer Francesco Bagnaia issued a warning to Jorge Martin ahead of the Barcelona Grand Prix which will be the final series for the 2024 MotoGP.

The 2024 Barcelona MotoGP will be held at the Catalunya Circuit on November 15-17, 2024. The race will be hot considering that it is the arena for determining the world title currently being contested by Francesco Bagnaia and Jorge Martin.

Currently, Bagnaia is only 24 points apart from Jorge Martin who is at the top of the standings. However, he tried to remain calm ahead of the race. On the other hand, Bagnaia actually reminded Martin not to be nervous when paving at the Catalunya Circuit later.

"Yes, of course it (getty feeling) will happen," Bagnaia told TNT Sport quoted from Crash on Thursday, November 14, 2024.

"For Jorge (Martin), this will be difficult because this is the first time he has fought for a world title in MotoGP," said Bagnaia again.

Twice holding the title made Bagnaia know very well what Martin is currently feeling. The defending MotoGP champion also warned Martin who was chasing his first MotoGP title.

"So, I know how he feels and I think he will try his best. However, sometimes anxiety can make you more aggressive and make mistakes," said Bagnaia.

"So, right now the only thing I need is to keep trying, keep trying to win and hope," he said.

In the 2024 Catalunya MotoGP, Bagnaia is faster than Martin. However, the Barcelona MotoGP at the same circuit in November will be different from the Catalunya MotoGP.

"We know how strong I am at Barcelona in June 2024. However, it will be difficult because of his condition. I think it will be very cold and easy to make some mistakes," said Bagnaia.