Your Christmas MotoGP argument-starter

The real reason Bagnaia lost in 2024  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ View in browser View in browser ARTICLES MAGAZINE JANUARY 2025 DATABASE JANUARY 2025 MOTOGP MotoGP reality check: Martin won the title because he rode better, not because Bagnaia crashed too much Mat Oxley It's an accepted truth that Bagnaia lost the championship through his frequent falls, but deeper analysis of his and Martin's results prove otherwise: Mat Oxley presents a Christmas Day debate   Everyone seems to agree that Pecco Bagnaia missed out on a hat-trick of MotoGP crowns because he crashed out of too many races. Ergo Jorge Martin won the championship mostly because his rival made too many mistakes. Bagnaia tumbled out of three grands prix and four sprints, while Martin crashed in two GPs and two sprints (once remounting to finish outside the points), so the consensus seems correct. But is it? READ MORE Connect with us We're also available on Update your preferences Control your Motor Sport experience by selecting the content you wish to receive and stay up to date. UPDATE NOW Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy Motor Sport Magazine, 18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE  Company no. 05471049, Vat no. 871 544 60