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Pecco Bagnaia’s sensational victory at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão (Portugal) has brought Ducati the MotoGP Constructors’ World Championship title for the second consecutive time. Ducati clinches their victory just one race ahead of the end of the 2021 season. The Italian manufacturer won its third World Title in the premier class at the Grand Prix Brembo of Algarve. This was the same track where it secured its second title last year, 13 years after its first.
“Right from the start, I felt incredibly comfortable. Everything was perfect, and I’m really happy for Ducati for winning the Constructors’ Title.”
We deserved it once again! Congratulations to Jack for his third place on the podium. Now we’ll go to Valencia where we’ll try to finish this season with another great result,” says Bagnaia.
The Italian rider conducted a flawless race yesterday as he led from start to finish starting from pole position. Four other Ducati riders contributed to the victory of the 2021 Constructors’ World Championship, including teammate Jack Miller. The Australian rider ended third in the race. He started from the second spot on the grid and was able to secure the third step of the podium by overtaking Alex Márquez a few laps before the red flag ended the race with still two laps to go.
“But I’m thrilled. We have worked well all weekend, and in the last GP, we were able to be competitive in all sessions, just missing the result on Sunday. Finally, we were able to reap the benefits of our hard work today. I’m happy Ducati won the manufacturer’s title: we have a fantastic bike, perhaps the strongest on the grid! Now we go to Valencia and try to close out this season in the best possible way,” adds Miller.
Bagnaia, who, thanks to today’s victory, secures the second position in the Championship, contributed with 142 points to Ducati’s third MotoGP crown, while Miller, fourth in the overall standings, contributed with a total of 63 points.
There is still one Grand Prix left on the 2021 MotoGP calendar, the Gran Premio de la Comunitat Valenciana. It is up next in less than seven days from 12th-14th November.