Jorge Martin’s MotoGP season took an unexpected turn at the Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez, where a crash while leading the race marked a critical moment. The incident reduced his championship lead, allowing his rival, Francesco Bagnaia, to close to just 17 points on the eve of this weekend’s French Grand Prix.
Fonsi Nietosports director of the team
Pramac Ducati in which evolves Jorge Martin, shared his thoughts on this event with Diario AS, shedding light on the unforgiving yet exciting nature of MotoGP racing. “ Falling in the lead and trying to win at home is not failure, it’s sport.
Jorge showed unwavering determination. Of course we wanted to triumph in Jerez, and we did that on Saturday. It was a grueling race and Jorge was impeccable. »
Nieto went on to explain the Martinator’s recovery capability after the incident. “ Jorge has a remarkable ability to overcome adversity. He was understandably disappointed, but he quickly collected his thoughts.
In less than half an hour, he was already motivating the team and planning what came next.. It is this quality that sets him apart as a leader; he has this ability to galvanize our team, even in difficult times. »
Fonsi Nieto: “ Jorge Martin is an exceptional driver but also an influential driver »
The approach of Martin teamwork and his positive influence on his technical entourage are aspects that
Nieto particularly esteems. “ What I admire most about Jorge is his work ethic and leadership. He doesn’t just pilot; he pushes everyone around him to surpass themselves. This is what makes him not only an exceptional driver but also an influential driver. »
Despite the fall, optimism remains for the rest of the season. With the ability to Jorge Martin to bounce back from setbacks, his team remains confident for the next races, ready to turn the misstep into an additional Source of motivation for the championship.
