Bagnaia leads Ducati clean sweep

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New Delhi ucati’s Franc- esco Bagnaia extended his lead at the top of the MotoGP world championship after he rode to victory at his home Italian Grand Prix on Sunday for his second sprint-race double of the season. Bagnaia was joined on the podium by the two riders while VR46 Racing’s Luca Marini was fourth, as four Ducatis finished in the top four in their home race in Mugello.

BAGNAIA’S LEAD IS NOW 21 POINTS

New Delhi: With title rival Marco Bezzecchi finishing eighth, Bagnaia’s lead is now 21 points and the race winner celebrated his victory with an impromptu barbecue in front of the crowd, wolfing down a hot dog as the fans chanted his name. “The perfect weekend. I wasn’t expecting a race like this... This is one of the best weekends of my life,” said Bagnaia, who had the Italian flag draped around his neck.

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