MotoGP, Australia J2, Jorge Lorenzo and Jorge Martin agree: with Marc Marquez it would have been a different story

Jorge Lorenzo reports, Jorge Martin once again demonstrated why he leads the 2024 MotoGP World Championship, in a spectacular Sprint Race at Phillip Island. After a pole position as the boss, Martin managed the race perfectly and took a well-deserved victory. However, he did not fail to point out that things could have been different if Marc Marquez had not made a mistake at the first corner. With Marc Marquez it would have been a different story.,” Martin said, acknowledging the constant threat posed by the Gresini driver.

Marquezwho started second, actually went wide in the first corner, finding himself eighth, but then made an impressive recovery to finish behind
Martin. ” Marc was clearly the second fastest on the track “, added
Jorge Lorenzocommenting on his compatriot’s performance on DAZN. He came back very strong, but the mistake at the beginning cost him dearly.”

Lorenzo praised the mastery of
Martinhighlighting his ability to handle pressure and turn this race into a display of control.
I loved how he brought out that explosiveness to get pole position and then made it perfect. “, he added. George Martin got off to a great start and quickly opened up a gap, taking advantage of the mistake of Marquez to dominate the race. These are crucial points for the championship, and tomorrow will be another more intense battle.”

**Jorge Lorenzo: “ Bezzecchi should have anticipated the importance of the braking point »**

Lorenzo also mentioned the impressive incident between
Marco Bezzecchi et
Maverick Vinales. ” Bezzecchi should have anticipated the importance of the braking point“, he analyzed. According to him, although Private House in Viñales has slightly deviated while exceeding Bezzecchithe latter could have braked a little earlier to avoid the accident. The incident caused violent falls, but fortunately, none of the drivers suffered serious injuries.

Peter Acostafor his part, was also the victim of a violent fall. Lorenzo deciphered the accident as being due to a loss of grip due to engine braking. He lost the rear of the bike and tried to save itbut he ended up letting her go at the worst possible moment,” he explained.

This Sunday’s race promises to be crucial with riders like Marquez, Bagnaia, and Martin ready to give their all. Martin will have to continue to manage pressure to maintain its lead in the championship” concluded Lorenzo.

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