1. The first corner of the race.
Both Martín and Bagnaia are clear that their career will largely depend on what position they exit the first corner. After starting in front, the two applied braking as much as possible and went wide, which Bastianini took advantage of to take the lead; a position he did not abandon until the alternating flag.
2. The Martín / Bagnaia duel on laps 3 and 4.
In those two laps, Jorge and Pecco took the lead twice. Finally the Italian took the lead. “The race would be completely different if it had been the other way around,” Martín later admitted… Why? Because of the difference in front tire pressure depending on whether you drive front or rear.
3. Front tire pressure.
This becomes a sword of Damocles for the technicians, who must ‘guess’ what kind of race their driver will do. In Sepang, Marini, Quartararo, Bagnaia, Bautista, Biastianini and Lecuona exceeded the minimum pressure.
4. Sepang, Ducati circuit.
All circuits are ‘Ducati’, but Sepang is embarrassing. The first non-Ducati across the finish line was Quartararo’s Yamaha, who crossed the finish line in fifth…15 seconds behind! of the winner… Nowadays, it’s impossible to win on a non-Ducati
5. And suddenly Bastianini.
Last on the grid two weeks ago in Thailand, Enea appeared out of nowhere and nailed it at Sepang. One of his favorite scenarios, yes, but his turbo combustion was further fueled by comments that he could be relegated in 2024 to the satellite team in favor of Martín. And sometimes the mind is more decisive than machines.
Source: La Verdad
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