The picture is beautiful.
Fabio Quartararo comes to congratulate Francesco Bagnaia on the track.
Like a transfer of power.
In the Ducati stand, which has been chasing a world title since 2007, there is jubilation and liberation.
Bagnaia, who had won the Moto2 title in 2018, was in tears before falling into the arms of Valentino Rossi, the last Italian world champion in 2009.
As he had promised, Fabio Quartararo, who had to win and hope for a misstep from Francesco Bagnaia (who had a 23-point lead) gave everything until the end on the Valencia circuit to retain his title of champion of the World.
But the miracle scenario did not happen.
The Niçois of the Yamaha team took 4th place in this last Grand Prix of the season won by the Spaniard Álex Rins (Susuki).
The 26-year-old Italian didn't flinch and rode a solid race on the handlebars of his Ducati.
Francesco Bagnaia instead tried to manage, not getting involved in the race for victory and being cautious.
All in control, he finished 8th.
The start of the race had however been crazy.
The expected battle has indeed taken place.
In the fight, the two competitors for the world title had caused a huge heat stroke by hanging on during the 2nd round.
During this contact, the Frenchman received an aerodynamic element (a piece of carbon) from the Italian's motorcycle in the shoulder.