Sepang MotoGP Test: A worry for Ducati’s rivals - Jorge Martin confirms 2023 engine ‘much better’

Martin was one of the most impressive riders on day-one of the Sepang MotoGP Test as he led the way until the closing stages when 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Enea Bastianini was first to overhaul the Spaniard.
Time attacks from 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Marco Bezzecchi and 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Maverick VInales then relegated th🦹e Spaniard down to fourth, but nonetheless, Martin looked very strong𒉰.
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That level of performance has so far continued on day-two as he currently leads the way once again, this time from RNF Aprilia rider 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Miguel Oliveira.
One of the reaso🌜ns for his impressive performance has been the new engine, which 🎉Martin has confirmed is ‘much better’ then the previous model.
"I just reconfirmed that the 2023 engine is much better♉ than the 22," said Martin following day-one. "This was a great step in all the areas. I felt much better. We just need to work from zero on the maps and electronics because it’s different.
♛𓃲"Then the fairing but I’m not sure it’s better. We have two different options and one I don’t like. The other one is the same.
"There’s still a lot of things to try aꦡnd a lot of pieces. Today I was the rider who did the mo🔯st laps, almost."
When asked what part of the bike is the new engine helpin൩g him with the most, Martin stated that tyre reliability has bec♔ome a strength, which could be key to his success in the longer races as Martin is already expected to be a strong candidate during the Sprint races.
"I feel better in terms of reliability of the tyre and managing the tyre," added Martin. "I feel w🉐e are better and improving a lot. This is the m💧ain point."
Alꦡthough a damp track affected on-track action early on during day-two, Martin has managed to set a lap time quicker than what he managed on Fಞriday.