The competitive action on the MotoGP schedule continues across the coming weekend, as the Italian Grand Prix is staged at Autodromo Internazionale Del Mugello. It promises to be a thrilling event on the schedule, as the riders on the grid battle for points in the seventh race on the schedule.
Latest Odds
The BetXchange odds for the Italian Grand Prix show a competitive feel to the top of the betting. Francesco Bagnaia will be among the leading chances in his home race, but the Italian could face an interesting battle at the top of the grid from Jorge Martin and Marc Marquez. Other riders that will be prominent in the betting include Pedro Acosta and Enea Bastianini.
Event Information
The Italian Grand Prix is one of the most famous races on the MotoGP schedule, as it has been held annually since 1952. However, it has been staged at a number of different tracks throughout history, with the race having moved to the Mugello Circuit in 1994.
It has been held at its current home annually since then, with the only exception coming in 2020 when the race was cancelled due to COVID-19. Giacomo Agostini is the most successful rider in the history of the Italian Grand Prix with 13 victories, while Honda has been the dominant team with 49 overall wins.
Bagnaia Hoping To Continue Dominance
Italian success has been regular in the MotoGP race throughout recent history, with Francesco Bagnaia having won each of the previous two editions. The Italian driver’s domination at the circuit is challenging to overlook this weekend.
The former Moto2 champion has been a dominant rider in his first six seasons in MotoGP, having won the world championship in two of the last three seasons. He has also finished inside the top two positions in each of the last four years. Bagnaia has already made an impressive start to the current season after winning races in Catalonia, Spain, and Qatar.
Martin and Marquez Lead Chasing Pack
This weekend could be a pivotal one in the race for top spot in the standings. Jorge Martin currently holds the place at the top of the standings after claiming wins in Portugal and France. The Spanish rider has only finished outside the top three in one of his six completed races so far this season. However, he will require a positive outcome this weekend to remain at the summit.
Marc Marquez will be among the riders looking to close the gap on his compatriot in Italy this weekend. The Gresini team rider has finished in the top five in four of the six races this season, which includes second-place finishes in two of the last three. However, he is one of just two riders in the top five that are yet to record a race win this season.
Italian Grand Prix Prediction
Despite facing huge pressure with a passionate home support in attendance this weekend, it is very hard to overlook the dominance of Bagnaia. The Italian looks to be the standout pick to land a third straight victory in the Italian Grand Prix.
Pick: Francesco Bagnaia to win at BetXchange.
