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, ma🐻de a brilliant start as he charged🔜 away from pole to lead the opening lap.

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

But Martin was the quickest rider on circuit from that point on as he re🌱eled the leaders back in before overtaking Espargaro on lap eight.

Discussing the༺ conditions, Martin told TNT sports: “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 firꦡst position and, normally💖, this is the first to crash. 

“At that point, at Turn 11, I led Miller then Pecco overtook m🐼e. I could see what they were doing. 

“I changed my bike, it was a goo💖d change, I was the first of the wet guys. I almost crashed at 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 conditioꩲns. I used to be quite competitive in wet conditions then I struggled in MotoGP.&nb♛sp;

“I'm happy that I’💛ve finally found a feeling with the bike that allows me to be competitive in all conditions.

The double victory at Motegi means Martin is just three points behi🍸nd Bagnaia, who finished sec✃ond.

"I have a lot of confidence,” added Martin. “For 🃏the rest of the season there is𒁃 not a track where I struggle. 

“Let’s go for a good r🐷esult, to be consistent, and let’s see what they bring.”

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