MOTOGP 2024 will play its final two series in November and the Sepang Circuit, Malaysia, this weekend, will be the opening race arena towards the end of the championship fight between Jorge Martin and Francesco Bagnaia.
After closing the gap with Martin in Thailand last week, Bagnaia was again favored in Sepang to approach Martin at the top of the standings, after he won the race at the circuit located in Selangor twice in the last three editions.
Before being won by Enea Bastianini in 2023, the racer known as Pecco won at Sepang in 2021 and 2022, with 2021 beating Martin by 0.489 seconds.
Quoted from the official MotoGP website, Thursday (31/10), the first day of racing in Sepang will start on Friday (1/11) with two sessions, namely free practice 1 at 09.45-10.30 WIB and practice at 14.00-15.00 WIB.
The next day, Saturday (2/11), the racers will start the session with free practice 2 at 09.10-09.40 WIB before then undergoing a qualifying session starting at 09.50-10.30 WIB.
After getting the best place on the grid, the racers will play a 10 lap Sprint session at 14.00 WIB and then continue with a 20 lap main race session on Sunday (3/11) at 14.00 WIB.
Currently, the competition in MotoGP is focused on Martin and Pecco fighting for the championship. Martin still leads the top of the standings with 453 points, 18 points ahead of Pecco in second place.
The following is the complete schedule for the 2024 Malaysian GP, this weekend:
Friday (1/11)
- Free practice 1, 09.45-10.30 WIB
- Practice, 14.00-15.00 WIB.
Saturday (2/11)
- Free practice 2, 09.10-09.40 WIB
- Qualification 1, 09.50-10.05 WIB
- Qualification 2, 10.15-10.30 WIB
- Sprint Race 10 laps, 14.00-15.00 WIB.
Sunday (3/11)
- Warm up, 09.40-09.50 WIB
- Race 20 laps, at 14.00 WIB. (Ant/Z-1)
#complete #schedule #Malaysian #MotoGP
**Short Interview with Francesco Bagnaia After His Victory at the Malaysian MotoGP**
**Interviewer:** Congratulations, Pecco! Your win in Sepang puts you in a great position in the championship standings. How does it feel to come out on top again at this circuit?
**Francesco Bagnaia:** Thank you! Winning here in Sepang feels amazing, especially since this track has been good to me in the past. It’s always a challenging race, but I felt confident and focused today. The team’s hard work paid off, and I’m thrilled to take home the victory.
**Interviewer:** You closed the gap with Jorge Martin in Thailand last week and have now gained even more momentum. How do you plan to maintain this pace for the last few races of the season?
**Francesco Bagnaia:** Momentum is key! My goal is to stay consistent, and I need to keep pushing in the next races. Every point counts, and I know the championship is still wide open. We’ll analyze our performance and look to make improvements in the upcoming rounds.
**Interviewer:** You’ve won twice here in the last three years. What do you think makes Sepang a special place for you?
**Francesco Bagnaia:** This track has a little bit of everything—technical corners, long straights, and variable weather. I think it suits my riding style well. Plus, the fans here are incredible, creating an amazing atmosphere that really motivates me to perform at my best.
**Interviewer:** Looking ahead, what are your thoughts on the final races? Are there any specific strategies you’ll be implementing?
**Francesco Bagnaia:** Strategy is crucial. I’ll focus on getting good starts and maintaining my position early in the races. It’s vital to manage tire wear and be smart about overtakes. Each race will present its own challenges, but staying calm and sticking to our plan will be important.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for your time, Pecco, and good luck for the rest of the season!
**Francesco Bagnaia:** Thank you! I appreciate the support. Let’s hope for more good results!
