Reigning MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia has the odds stacked against him in the championship going into the final race of the season in Barcelona, but said on Thursday he would not hold it against title rival Jorge Martin if the Spaniard wins.

Championship leader Jorge Martin suggested on Thursday that his nearest rival and close friend Francesco Bagnaia should give him some advice on how to close out his first title at this weekend's Grand Prix of Barcelona.

Francesco Bagnaia has again ruled out employing any special tactics to try and snatch the MotoGP title away from Jorge Martin at this weekend’s Barcelona showdown. The reigning double champion starts the event 24-points behind fellow Ducati rider Martin, with only 37-still available over the Sprint and grand prix.

The 2024 season finale awaits as Jorge Martin holds a 24-point lead over Francesco Bagnaia in the MotoGP standings ahead

A 24-point gap separates Francesco Bagnaia from a third consecutive MotoGP world title on his beloved Desmosedici, three more than he had over current standings leader Jorge Martin a year ago

Bagnaia feels his 10 grand prix victories speak for themselves as he fights a losing battle with Martin for the title