Over a quarter of a century of history, but every book – even the most beautiful – must come to an end. Valentino Rossi he retired from the World Championship at the end of 2021 and certainly MotoGP has lost one of its prized pieces, capable of attracting the public, passion and money even at 42. We will perhaps see him on the track sometimes, but only in the role of ‘boss’ of the new entry Mooney VR46, the Ducati driven by two students of Ranchhis brother Luca Marini and former Moto2 Marco Bezzecchi.
Of course, it would be a good story to see Marini – in his second year among the ‘bigs’ – and Bezzecchi already competitive. But to remain on a level that is closer to reality, and in the expectation of seeing Enea grow further Bastianinithe dreams of Italian glory now fall on Francesco ‘Pecco’ Bagnaia and Franco Morbidelli. Above all, the former could replace Rossi in the hearts of the Italians, also because he is at the helm of the Ducati and has solid foundations for success. However, between ‘being able to win’ and actually conquering the World Cup there is a sea in which sharks like Fabio Quartararo and Marc Marquez swim.
In his today’s article for the Corriere della SeraGiorgio Terruzzi explained the ‘bonus’ reasons that could push Bagnaia to win the title: “He has character and, like Leclerc, is liked by young people, girls, mothers, but he knows how to be ferocious in brawls. […] The goal: to prevent Fabio Quartararo, French, reigning champion, from opening a cycle; contain the return of Marc Marquez, the rider most hated by Valentino fansdetermined to remove Rossi from center stage. […] His obsession remains: he has already won eight titles, he is determined to reach 10 after having done everything to take away the same goal from Rossi in 2015. Here is the idea that our boys, raised by Vale, could charge every GP with adrenaline“.
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