Smiling and relaxed, Alvaro Bautista talks to our microphones analysing his 2024 season. The physical problems following a crash in the November tests at Jerez have conditioned the first part of his season, and the Spaniard has struggled to find a set-up for his bike.

The physical problems following a crash at the Jerez test in November affected the first part of his season, and the Spaniard has struggled to find a set-up for his Panigale V4, which has been weighed down by a new
6 kilograms by an undoubtedly absurd regulation, since it affects practically only him.

Once he improved his physical condition and found the right balance for his bike, the two-time world champion
However, once he improved his physical condition and found the right balance for his bike, the two-time world champion had to reckon with a more competitive championship than in previous years.

Razgatlioglu on the BMW and his team-mate Bulega have helped to raise the bar and this, combined with the eagerness to make up lost ground, which often led to him making mistakes, did not allow him to fight for the title.

And speaking of his team-mate, Alvaro explains what their relationship is and how Nicolò's great
season of Nicolò has not really affected his performance. Bautista expected Bulega to be as strong
as he expected Toprak to fight for the title with BMW.

As for 2025, the Ducati Spaniard is looking forward to the new season, in which he hopes to start without any particular problems and thus be able to fight for what would be his third title world title. Will it be his last year? As long as he feels competitive Alvaro will not stop.