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Those in Texas and Portugal were two Rounds with a double face for the Lenovo Ducati team. Protagonist with Enea Bastianini, just back from two consecutive podiums in the last two rounds of the championship, the official team of the Borgo Panigale manufacturer was not able to collect as much with the reigning champion Francesco Bagnaia, who now occupies fifth place in the rainbow standings with 50 points. While the Rimini rider arrives in Jerez with the goal of confirming himself in the fight for the top positions, Pecco is therefore aiming to regain success on the Andalusian track, where he has already triumphed in both 2022 and 2023.
"In the last two Grands Prix we were forced to stay mostly on the defensive. Jerez is a different track than the ones where we have raced so far, so it will be crucial to work well in each session to understand the behavior of the GP24 on this track - said Bagnaia - In the last two years we managed to get two beautiful victories here in Spain and I hope to be able to come back and fight for the top positions this weekend. It will not be easy and there will be many fast riders, but we are determined and ready to give our best."
Second in the championship, 21 lengths behind leader and brand mate Jorge Martin, Enea Bastianini is also keen to do well in Spain and make the most of both the races and the test day on Monday, April 29.
"I am happy to be back racing in Jerez, a very nice track and also a lot of fun. Last year I had tried to come back here after my shoulder injury, but I was not ready and I had to retire before the two races - recalled Enea - This year we arrive in Spain strong with two podiums and, even if compared to Austin it is a very different track, I think there are all the prerequisites to be able to make another good weekend. Right now I have found the feeling with the bike again and we are working well. I just need to be a little more consistent in the early stages of the race and also be able to be more incisive in the Sprint. After the GP we will have a test day here in Jerez that will be very important to be able to fix all those aspects that we don't have time to address during the race weekend."
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