Here is what Pecco Bagnaia needs to become world champion in Malaysia
Categories: MotoGP
For Pecco Bagnaia, the 2022 Malaysian Grand Prix could become the biggest race of his career. Here are all the ways he can become World Champion in Sepang.
After Fabio Quartararo’s crash at the Australian Grand Prix and Pecco Bagnaia’s third-place finish, the Italian now leads the championship standings by 14 points.
The third place in Australia was a big step for Pecco Bagnaia – Image provided by Motorsport Images
With two races left on the calendar, the Malaysian Grand Prix this weekend is Bagnaia’s first match point on his way to becoming a first-time MotoGP World Champion.
Bagnaia cannot yet secure the world title on his own. He has to hope for bad results from his rivals – especially Fabio Quartararo.
Regardless of the results of his rivals, Bagnaia needs at least a fifth-place finish at the Malaysian Grand Prix to secure the title. If he manages a result in the top five, the arithmetic begins.
Here are all possible ways, Francesco Bagnaia gets crowned World Champion in Malaysia:
Bagnaia wins in Malaysia:
– Fabio Quartararo finishes fourth or lower
Bagnaia finishes second in Malaysia:
– Fabio Quartararo finishes seventh or lower
– Aleix Espargaro finishes third or lower
Bagnaia finishes third in Malaysia:
– Fabio Quartararo finishes eleventh or lower
– Aleix Espargaro finishes third or lower
Bagnaia finishes fourth in Malaysia:
– Fabio Quartararo finishes fourteenth or lower
– Aleix Espargaro finishes fourth or lower
Bagnaia finishes fifth in Malaysia:
– Fabio Quartararo finishes outside the points ranks
– Aleix Espargaro finishes fourth or lower
