Jorge Martin delivered a strong performance at the Malaysian Grand Prix, finishing a very close second behind fellow Ducati marquee rider Pecco Bagnaia. The Pramac driver recognized the superiority of Bagnaia in this race, while emphasizing the intensity of their duel, with a mention on the legs coming out during braking which deserves attention…
This Sunday, Jorge Martin took second place in the
Malaysian Grand Prix3.1 seconds from his rival
Pecco Bagnaiawho recorded his tenth victory of the season. The first rounds were marked by an intense fight between Martin et
Bagnaiaoffering an electrifying spectacle. However, before the halfway mark, the Italian managed to escape, leaving Martin behind him without the possibility of contesting the victory.
After the race, Jorge Martin expressed his satisfaction with the quality of the show: “ I'm happy because we put on a good show. I had a good time in the first laps, I'm enjoying it. On Saturday I was a little more nervous, but on Sunday I was more relaxed. I was even a little excited before the race. It's a privilege to do this. We've seen what Pecco is capable of. I gave everything, I tried to give everything. »
Despite his efforts, Martin recognized that
Bagnaia had taken greater risks, which allowed him to gain the advantage. “ I knew he had to risk moreit was very difficult to be in front “, he added. The Spaniard would have liked to lead the race longer to put his rival in difficulty: “ I think if I had been in front for at least one lap, everything would have changed a little, because maybe Pecco's front tire would have overheated a little.
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Jorge Martin :
« there is a moment when the motorcycle sucks you in and you can't control it »
The Pramac driver also spoke of a risky moment in the race, where he almost crush Bagnaia's leg while braking. « We are going to have to start banning removing the leg, because the truth is that it has been
dangerous for both of us. There's a time when the bike sucks you in and you can't control it “, he said, reflecting on safety during these maneuvers. Despite the tension of the confrontation, he underlined the mutual respect between the pilots: “ it was an aggressive fight, but there was always respect. »
Looking towards the next Grand Prix at
Barcelonawhich will undoubtedly replace the canceled race in Valencia, Martin knows the stakes are high. He leads the
championship with 24 points ahead of
Bagnaia and has the opportunity to win the title if a victory in the race Sprint allows him to surpass the Italian. On Montmelò, he commented: “
the last race there was won by PeccoI finished second, but perhaps I failed a little in managing the race. But I was competitive, I was fast on all the tracks, and with the foundation I have now, I'm sure I can take another step. »
With renewed determination and confidence in its potential, Jorge Martin prepares to deliver one final decisive fight for the title at the MotoGP season finale.
