Bastianini’ s time at factory Ducati was first derailed by a shoulder injury sustained early on in the 2023 season, and after coming back from that the‘ Beast’ has showed flashes of brilliance but couldn’ t quite make a title charge. He threatened to though, including taking a first double at Silverstone looking untouchable. After denying Jorge Martin on the final lap at Mugello to make it a Ducati Lenovo 1-2, he also rubbed salt in the wound at Misano by barging past Martin on the final lap for the win.‘ Beast’ mode or too far? The Stewards let it stand. Now it’ s a new challenge for Bastianini as he joins Red Bull KTM Tech3 and take on a different bike. He’ s always seemed able to surprise, despite his impressive CV, so can he do it again?

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