Japanese MotoGP: Jorge Martin: ‘It was complicated, difficult to maintain the calm’

Jorge Martin admits the conditions at the Japanese MotoGP meant it was very ‘difficult to maintain’ a calm approach.
Jorge Martin, Pramac Ducati MotoGP Motegi 2023
Jorge Martin, Pramac Ducati MotoGP Motegi 2023

Martin, like in the sprint, made a brilliant start as🍌 he charged away from pole to lead the opening la♊p.

But as the rain picked up Martin quickly lost the lead to Aleix Espargaro before making a m🧔istake at turn three which resulted in him losing several positions.

But Martin was the quick♚est rider on circuit from that point on as he reeled the leaders back in before overtaking Espargaro on lap eight.

Discussing the conditions, Martin told TNT sportsꦇ: “It was complicated, difficult to maintain the calm. But it was the same for everybody. 

“It was risky, the first lap, because we were on the slicks. I was in first 🧔position and, normal♒ly, this is the first to crash. 

“At that point, at Turn 11, I led Miller then Pecco overtook me. I couldܫ see what they were d༺oing. 

“I changed my bike, it was a good change, I was the first of the wet guys. I almost crashed 𒅌at corner 3, then again at 6 or 7, but I was able to recover the positions and keep pushing. 

“My first victory in the wet, I’m super happy, I’m competitive in all conditions. I used to be quite 🔴competitive in wet conditions then I struggled in MotoGP. 

“I'm happy that I’ve finally found a 🎃feeling with the bike that allows me to be competitive in all conditi♉ons.

The double victory at Motegi means 🌸Martin is just three points behind Bagnaia, who finished second.

"I have a lo🔴t of confidence,” added Martin. “For the rest of the season there is not a track where I struggle. 

“Let’s go foꦺr a good result, to be🌠 consistent, and let’s see what they bring.”

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