The 2024 MotoGP season is over! Jorge Martin was crowned at the end of the Barcelona Grand Prix, 3e of this final race of the year. A coronation that he could see coming in the last laps, alone in his position, making no mistake.
However, he admitted on arrival: “I was crying in the last laps, it prevented me from driving normally… It's for all my family, all my friends, all those who supported me. It's incredible, I don't know what to say. » Later, at the microphone of Canal+, he developed this feeling. “I’m in shock. There are too many emotions at the moment. I gave the best of myself. It's been a long journey, I suffered a lot during my career. Bad times, injuries… It made me stronger. »
“We were the strongest”
He also wanted to thank Francesco Bagnaia, who pushed him to his limits. An Italian deprived of his third consecutive coronation, inevitably more bitter at the microphone of Canal+: “I had a perfect weekend, but it’s not enough… We end the season 10 points behind (silence). I really gave it my all. » When it comes time to take stock, the one who finished with 11 victories this season out of 20, without being world champion, supports: “We were the strongest. But I really want to congratulate Jorge, he deserves it. With a lot of 2nd positions he still has the title. »
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For his part, Marc Marquez also greeted the new world champion, debriefing his Barcelona Grand Prix, where he finished 2e : “I gave everything today, it was like I was fighting for the title of world champion, it was my best way to say thank you to the Gresini team. » Next year, he will still be riding a Ducati, but the official red one…
