The MotoGP World Championship is back in action this weekend for one of the most eagerly awaited events by all Italian fans, the Italian Grand Prix which, as usual, will take place on the famous ups and downs of the Mugello International Circuit. The event scheduled on the Tuscan track will be the first home appointment for Ducati, in addition to the San Marino GP which will be held in Misano Adriatico next September.
Ducati Lenovo Team riders Jack Miller and Pecco Bagnaia arrive at Mugello determined to obtain a good result in front of all the Ducatisti present on the circuit on the Ducati Grandstand – Curva Materassi.
Fresh from a second place in the last Grand Prix in France Miller, who currently boasts a sixth place as his best result at Mugello, wants to aim for the top positions again and get important points for the general classification, which currently sees him fifth at 40 points from the leader Quartararo.
“The Italian Grand Prix is always very special, since it is my team’s home race. The atmosphere is incredible and I can’t wait to race in front of all the Ducati fans. During the last few GPs I have matured. a good feeling with my Desmosedici GP and I hope to be able to find these sensations again here at Mugello, a track that I really like. In general, I am positive and I feel I can have another good weekend here in Italy too “, he said. Miller.
Jack Miller, Ducati Team
Photo by: Gold and Goose / Motorsport Images
Bagnaia, on the other hand, fresh from a fall at Le Mans while fighting for victory, aims to redeem himself in front of the home crowd.
“Finally on Sunday we are racing at Mugello and I am really excited about it. Racing in Italy is always very exciting and I expect a fantastic weekend with all the Italian fans and Ducatisti supporting us on the track! After the crash in France I absolutely want to redeem myself. Now more than ever , it is essential not to make other mistakes in order not to lose other important points for the championship. I will give my best as always. “
The two Ducati Lenovo Team riders together with Enea Bastianini (Gresini Racing), winner of the last GP at Le Mans, will leave this afternoon from Borgo Panigale to reach the Mugello circuit along the suggestive Passo della Futa. Miller, on a Multistrada V4, Bagnaia, on a Monster and Bastianini on a Diavel will be escorted by the bikes of the Ducati Owners Clubs of Bologna and Florence who, together with the three riders, will also complete a complete lap of the circuit.
At the end of the parade, the other Ducati riders Jorge Martin, Johann Zarco, Fabio Di Giannantonio, Luca Marini, Marco Bezzecchi and Michele Pirro will welcome the fans on the finish line for a group photo with their Desmosedici GPs.
Enea Bastianini, Gresini Racing, Jack Miller, Ducati Team
Photo by: Gold and Goose / Motorsport Images
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