What will rossi do next year

His third place at Misano made Enea Bastianini the fifth different Ducati-mounted rider to score a podium in Amid a season that has seen one rider amass the bulk of Yamaha and Honda's success, the Ducati's versatility makes for a potent weapon, but the contribution of a former leading light shouldn't be forgotten.

On a day each of the podium trio could claim to be the star of the show, the San Marino GP will be remembered as a pivotal race in both MotoGP's present and future. While Fabio Quartararo demonstrated his world title credentials just behind Francesco Bagnaia's flawless victory charge, a new threat emerged from the shadows.

As Marquez likened Bagnaia to a Ducati title contender of old, it appears the Italian rider could finally start to fight for wins on a more regular basis. But the circumstances that have led to the former Ducati rider ending his sabbatical point to his signing being one more of convenience than a long-term commitment.

It was something of a full-circle moment that highlighted just how far MotoGP has come in the last decade.

But the track's fast, flowing circuit provides the best racing and should be regarded as its best bet for the foreseeable future. The MotoGP season was an enthralling affair, but few would argue with you if you thought the world championship was a poorer place without Marc Marquez. In an exclusive interview, he explains the challenges he's faced in his comeback from injury and what he makes of the current MotoGP landscape. Tickets Subscribe. Sign in. Registration Sign in Facebook connect.

All me. Download your apps. All rights reserved. By: Oriol Puigdemont. Jul 10, , PM. Related video. Next article Marquez hopes to increase bike training "if arm permits". Load comments. Rossi has already confirmed that it will be difficult to see him on track again next year. However, hope is the last to die for the fans of the champion from Tavullia, who is taking advantage of the summer break to then communicate to Yamaha and Petronas his final decision.

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