Bagnaia finished second in both racesꦫ at Sachsenring as Jorge Martin completed his first MotoGP double. 

The world champion was a distant second du📖ring the sprint, and although he failed to beat Martin during the Grand꧒ Prix, Bagnaia put up a challenge until the very end of the race.

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"I really enjoyed the race," said Bagnaia. "Was more fun than yesterday 🅺and it was a r♓eally intense battle. 

"I tried everything but Jorge was faster. Maybe in the last laps I was a𓆉 bit more competitive but I didn’t have the chance to try and overtake. 

"I tried to be in ꦉa better position with two laps to go but I touched him and I lost a bit. 

"But I’m happy with everything. The s🌌tep we did yesterday was rౠeally big and we have to be happy with that. 

"I tried to be in the front to open a gap but I🗹 was a bit too conservative with the rear a﷽nd he was pushing. 

"Whe💦n he was more in front I just tried to close as much as possible to have a chance in the last lapꦗs. I gave my maximum."

During the post-race press conference, Bagnaia joked that if Martin’s current form continues - the Spaniard has beeꦡn on the podium in the last six races including tw🌱o victories -  then team orders should be implemented.

But when asked about his honest views about team orders after i🌌t became a factor last season with Enea Bastianini, Bagnaia sent a strong message to his manufacturer.

"I don’t want team orders and I don’t like team orders. It depend🎶s on the intelligence of each rider.

"Enea, last📖 year, was able to win races but I didn’t want Ducati to take away at any time the possibility of fighting for a victory or the championship. 

"This year is the same beca💎use I think, and ♏I know that my potential [is good enough] that I don’t need help. 

"I want to do everything from my side of the box and I know if everything works well then w꧒e can ꦆfight for a title."