MotoGP insight: Pecco's long road to the top

20 rounds, 39 races and a season-long title fight. We follow Pecco Bagnaia’s route to the title…

Round 1 Portimao

SPRINT 1 Bagnaia 2 Martin 3 M Marquez

GRAND PRIX 1 Bagnaia 2 Viñales 3 Bezzecchi

A bruising season opener saw Bagnaia stamp his authority, but four riders left hurt. Pol Espargaro came off worst of all with a broken jaw and multiple broken vertebrae, whilst Bastianini broke his collarbone. Marc Marquez, meanwhile, ran into Miguel Oliveira, causing injuries for both.

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Round 2 Termas de Rio Hondo

SPRINT 1 Binder 2 Bezzecchi 3 Marini