The events of Sunday’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix will have far-reaching consequences on the 2024 MotoGP battle. While Francesco Bagnaia’s crash with a podium in the bag was obviously significant as it has handed a 24-point lead in the standings to Jorge Martin, it’s the final-lap clash between his team-mate Enea Bastianini and Martin that could have far more serious repercussions.
Whatever your opinion may be of the controversial race-deciding moment between Bastianini and Martin, the championship leader has received a clear message - it’s time to take his gloves off and go all-in.
