Jorge Martin Battles Solitude and Concentration at Aragon MotoGP to Extend Championship Lead

Jorge Martin faced difficulties maintaining focus during the solitary Aragon MotoGP race.

The race at Aragon for Jorge Martin became increasingly a tale of isolation, bringing with it unique obstacles.

Jorge Martin came to Aragon five points behind Francesco Bagnaia in the MotoGP championship rankings, but departs for Misano ahead by 23 points.

Bagnaia's failure to score was complemented by Martin's ongoing steadiness. Over the six races (comprising three Sprints and three Grand Prix events) following the summer hiatus, Martin has secured the runner-up position in each, notably achieving this in both races held at Aragon this weekend.

Martin secured a solid second place behind Marc Marquez at Aragon, outperforming the rest of the field by a significant margin, which left him in a somewhat isolated spot.

"To begin, I'd like to extend my congratulations to Marc [Marquez]," Martin stated during the post-race press briefing, "particularly because it's always challenging after a significant break, and he truly earned the win. He demonstrated exceptional speed throughout the weekend and was invincible.

On my end, I made an effort to narrow the distance with each training session, aiming to be near him, and seeking to absorb knowledge from him. Initially, I lagged by perhaps a second, and although I gradually made progress, it was never quite sufficient.

During the competition, there were moments when I attempted to accelerate, aiming to potentially provoke an error. However, I overextended my efforts, which ultimately resulted in me trailing by 10 seconds towards the end. My focus then shifted solely to completing the race, which proved to be challenging.

"Maintaining focus was challenging due to the remote location, but reaching the conclusion felt incredibly rewarding, especially securing the runner-up spot, which holds significant value."

Martin's competition commenced under concerning conditions, with a spin of the wheels at the start evoking memories of his 2023 Qatar Grand Prix performance, where he secured a ninth-place finish.

"The race had its moments of excitement, as my start wasn't the best. I began to spin, reminiscent of what happened in Qatar the previous season," he explained. "This caused me some concern, as I worried that my rear tyre might have failed."

"Then, swiftly overtaking Alex [Marquez] was achievable for me. Following that, surpassing Pedro [Acosta] occurred, perhaps not at the ideal spot. However, noticing his broad approach in turn seven, I thought, ‘alright, this might be my chance to attempt’."

"However, I secured the lead at the front. Fortunately, neither of us ended up in a collision. I shifted onto the orange section, and at that point, my bike gained considerable speed on the straight stretch, allowing me to quickly pass him."

"After that, the goal shifted to controlling the tire and concentrating on the sensation. However, it turned out to be an exceptionally challenging race."

On the whole, Martin felt satisfied with how his weekend went, particularly because of his solid performance, steady progress, and the positive impact this had on his position in the rankings.

"He expressed satisfaction with how the weekend turned out," he remarked. "Considering the accident during the qualifying round, getting back on the track, which typically in such scenarios previously led me to approach the second stint with excessive zeal and ultimately crash, I remained composed this time. It's a sign of my growth into a more seasoned rider."

"Typically, I find it challenging without traction, yet I believe I'm getting better under any circumstances. During the Warm Up this morning, which had quite peculiar weather, I took the lead immediately, and in the FP1, I secured the second spot right behind Marc."

"Removing Marc from the equation, I believe I was significantly more powerful than anyone else, which is truly a positive outcome."

"Currently, my main competition is with Pecco [Bagnaia], so it's crucial to outpace him."

Upcoming, MotoGP will be moving on to Misano, where it will host a pair of races separated by a fortnight, followed by a testing session after the initial race. Previously, Martin emerged victorious in both the Sprint and Grand Prix events held at this location, showcasing a commanding performance.

"Last season at Misano was phenomenal," he expressed. "I clinched victory in both events, and my performance was outstanding; I was significantly quicker than the others. However, it's certain that all the Italian competitors put in extensive training there and will be quick. We'll find out once we're there, […] we'll aim to be prepared."

Explore Further

Recent Updates

Recent Updates

Site Navigation

Crash.Net

©1999-2024 Crash Media Group

Copying or replicating any part or all of the text, photos, or images is strictly prohibited in any manner.