Enea Bastianini finally made his way back onto the MotoGP podium, at the Catalan Grand Prix, and its felt like a reward long overdue. For months, he’s been battling with injuries, crashing and a pressure that ensues with riding for Ducati’s factory team. In Barcelona, meanwhile, he reminded everyone just why they call him “The Beast.” This wasn’t any other podium finish–it was a statement.
The truth is Bastianini’s journey this season has been anything but smooth. His 2022 breakout brought him to the forefront but 2023 tested him in every way. Each crash, each missed-opportunity, each recovery period chipped away at momentum. Still, he didn’t fold. Instead he kept on grinding, and at Montmelo, persistence finally paid off. Watching him see eye for eye with the race – gain control with patience – you could almost see the breath piling out of his shoulders.
What was most notable wasn’t just his Ducati’s crude speed – it was the way he used it. He didn’t throw himself into risky moves because of a need to make a point. He waited, he picked his moments, and when the opportunity arrived he pounced with precision. That combination of aggressive and restraint is what drives a podium finish over a rider who drifts off into the race pack. It’s the sort of maturity that you only gain after being knocked down and getting back up again.
Inside Ducati’s garage the podium was more than a celebration. For weeks headlines have been filled with Francesco Bagnaia’s title defence and Jorge Martin’s incessant charge. But Bastianini’s comeback to form indicates that Ducati has more than two horses in this race. His presence adds another layer of depth-that, maybe also just a bit of healthy tension-that can only add further to team hand as the season rolls on.
Now the big question, is this a turning point, or a flash? MotoGP is unforgiving and consistency is the currency which really matters. But if Barcelona was an indication of what’s coming, fans might want to buckle up. The “Beast” looks hungry again, and in his hunger photosynthesis becomes inadequate and podiums will not suffice, and he begins to chase wins.
For those readers who have been following the twists and turns of Eurostyle racing bike piloting known as MotoGP, this comeback isn’t a good news, it is a reason to get revved up for the future races. If you’ve missed Bastianini’s fire, it’s like it’s back in town. And if the rest of the grid thought they’d have one less rival to worry about, they might want to think again.
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