Pramac MotoGP team boss Gino Borsoi says the epic battle between Jorge Martin and Fꦬrancesco Bagnaia in the Malaysian Grand Prix was one where “you can easily lose 10 years”.

With the championship on the line,♉ Martin and Bagnaia engaged in 2024’s most thrilling duel for the lead as the pair swapped positions 13 times over the first three laps.

Bagnaia ultimately came out on top to dominate the grand prix at Sepang aℱnd reduce Martin’s championship advantage down to 24 points with one round♛ to go.

It was the first time in their 2024 🐬title battle that the two championship contenders had properly locked horns, and it has ignited much passion among Ducati management.

Borsoi 🎃told motogp.com: “Was a really incredible race, so fun at the beginning.

“But for us, it was a big suffering in terms of the heart. So, they did an incredibꦍle start of t💎he race.

“It ꧋was a pleasure to see these guys fighting all the time in every corner and main straight.

“So, I’m so happy to be here. It’s a pleasure to stay wit✅h Jorge inside the garage of Pramac because also I have something really special to remember in the future when I look back on my career.

“So, a race like this you can easily lose 10 years but they are good❀ to see.”

Ducati’s general manager Gigi𒈔 Dall’Igna admitted he ‘couldn’t watch the TV’ as Bagnaia♌ and Martin locked horns.

“It’s difficult to explain the emotion,” ꦛhe added.

“Above all, the first three laps, the guys did a fantastic job, a fantastic race💞 and I cannot ♕watch the TV because it’s impressive.

“They rode the bike like it was the ꦿfirst race of the year. So, unbelievabl💙e.

“For sure, Jorge has a big advantage in terms of points, so it will be difficult for Pecco. But until the end, Pecco has to fight like a lion, like today, 🔥like always.”

Factory Ducati team manager Davide Tardozzi feels the battle answered critics of MotoGP’s current state of racing, while also n♉oting that it was proof beyond doubt tha𓂃t whoever of the two wins the title will deserve it.

“Right answer for who thiౠnk now it’s impossible to overtake in MotoGP,” ꦜhe said.

“But I ꦕthꦐink that Pecco and Jorge did a fantastic spot for our sport and I think they make the first three laps in a fantastic way.

“I think it shows they are champions. Whoever winsꦰ the championship will deserve it and whoever is second is a champion anyway.

“I was touching the heart and the revs were very high. I think we have to clap the hands to Jorge, because in his position not ever꧑yone would have done laps like that.

“So, I think Jorge is a fighter💟, he deserves to lead the championship and is a really fantastic rider.”