Jorge Martin Battles Persistent Front Tyre Issues and Thumb Injury to Secure Fourth Consecutive Second Place in Austrian MotoGP

"Feeling as though you're always on the verge of a crash when you hit the brakes is odd," remarked Jorge Martin. In the Austrian MotoGP, Jorge Martin secured second place for the fourth consecutive time, resulting in him relinquishing the top spot in the championship standings to Pecco Bagnaia.

In today’s Austrian Grand Prix, Jorge Martin relinquished the championship lead he had just recaptured at Silverstone, finishing behind Francesco Bagnaia who took first place.

Following the MotoGP's resumption from its mid-year hiatus with the British Grand Prix a fortnight ago, Martin has secured the runner-up position in both the Sprint races and the Grand Prix events.

"Expressing his disappointment, Martin shared during the post-race press briefing following the Austrian Grand Prix, "I'm slightly annoyed as I believed I had a shot at winning today." He acknowledged Pecco [Bagnaia]'s current superior form, adding, "I had a solid race and a good start, yet the instant I fell to second place, it felt like my chances for winning were nearly gone."

"In summary, I performed well in the race, maintaining a strong pace towards the end, which set me apart from the others. It appears that Pecco and I have gained an advantage over the competition."

"More points accumulated, and this marks the fourth consecutive second-place finish for me, so I'm aiming to better that outcome in the next race. […] The crucial aspect is ensuring I put in my full effort, so now we shift our focus to Aragon and give it another shot."

Over the weekend, a notable incident occurred when Martin injured his left thumb on Friday night. He mentioned after the Sprint that the injury primarily affected him at the beginning but wasn't an issue during the race. Despite achieving an early lead in the Grand Prix, Martin didn't blame his thumb injury for his inability to compete with Bagnaia towards the end of the event.

"Martin mentioned that he had previously stated his thumb was fine and that it remained unproblematic today. He noted some swelling now, but emphasized that it didn't affect his riding in any way."

Martin had to contend with a thumb injury during his time in Austria this past weekend. However, the issue of the front tyre locking when braking, although more pronounced in Austria, has been a persistent challenge for him over the years.

"Definitely, the front lock issue in Ducati has been persistent, and it's nothing new; it's been around for the past three seasons," Martin remarked. "We've sort of grown accustomed to it. It's definitely more pronounced here, but it's quite typical. The high temperatures have also contributed significantly to the sensation."

"When there's increased shifting towards the front, ours is slightly reduced, thus it's essential to achieve equilibrium. However, this issue won't just vanish, so from my perspective, I adapt by riding with this lock-in."

Martin described how, while trailing behind Bagnaia during the race, the locking issue intensified.

"He mentioned, "This weekend was quite eventful for me, and trailing behind Pecco in the race made it even more challenging due to the intense heat."

"It's rather odd to hit the brakes and constantly have the sensation of almost crashing, yet we manage to keep it under control."

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