Bagnaia finished second in both races at Sachsenring as Jorge Martin complಞeted his first MotoGP d♊ouble. 

The world champion was a distant sec𓆉ond during the sprint, and although he ꦑfailed to beat Martin during the Grand 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 really intense battle. 

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

"I tried to be in a better position with two laps to go but I touched him and I lo🏅st a bit. 

"But I’m happy with ever🦩ythi♑ng. The step we did yesterday was really 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 and he was pushing. 

"When he was more in front I just tried to close as much as possible ཧto have a chance in the last laps. I gave my maxi♌mum."

During the post-race press conference, Bagnaia joked that if Martin’s current form continues - the Spaniard has been on the podium in the last six races incౠluding two victories -  then team orders should be implement෴ed.

But when asked about his honest views about team orders after it became a factor last sꦏeason 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 depends on the intelligenc🅰e 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 because I think, and I know that my potential [is good enough] that I𓆏 don’t need 🥂help. 

"I want to do everything from my side of the box ♐and I know if everything works well then we🍷 can fight for a title."