A perfect performance from Pecco puts a target on his back as MotoGP™ heads into Round 2 at Termas de Rio Hondo
MotoGP™ sprung back into life last weekend with an action-packed season opener in Portimao. Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) put together a perfect display, beginning his title defence with a history-making double victory. While the first battle has been won, the war is far from being decided as the teams and riders prepare for their 2nd challenge of 2023. With their sights set on the reigning Champion, we take a look at who could be putting a hold on Pecco’s perfect run, and whom you should consider for your MotoGP™ Fantasy ahead of the Gran Premio Michelin® de la República Argentina.
Who made the first dream team of 2023?
Following his formidable form in the first round, Francesco Bagnaia not only sits pretty at the top of the MotoGP™ standings but also sits on top of the points in MotoGP™ Fantasy. After outclassing the field in Portugal, Pecco claimed a very tidy total of 48.5 points, having taken both the inaugural Tissot Sprint and the opening Grand Prix.
The closest man to the Italian is the very rider that pushed him to the bitter end during Sunday’s Grand Prix in Portugal, Aprilia Racing’s Maverick Viñales. With a top 5 finish in the inaugural Tissot Sprint, and a hard-fought 2nd place in the Grand Prix, the Spaniard bagged himself 37.5 precious points.
Despite missing out on a spot in Q2, Alex Marquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP™) also started the season off in strong form. The Spaniard was loving life onboard his new Desmosedici, topping the first Practice of the year. The Gresini man continued to put in an impressive display to charge through the field to take 9th place in the Tissot Sprint, and finished the weekend with a strong top-5 finish. His Portimao display secured him 31.5 points, making him the hottest pick as a MotoGP™ Fantasy Dream Team Silver Rider.
Taking the final spot in the MotoGP™ Fantasy Dream Team is Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing). Despite remaining very much under the radar in Portugal, the South African bagged enough points to secure the final Silver Rider spot, taking 12th in the Tissot Sprint and 6th in the Grand Prix to bag himself 29 Fantasy points.
The dream bike for the Dream Team…
Ducati…