Sepang MotoGP Test: Jorge Martin: Last year ‘everything was unclear at this point’, not the case now

Jorge Martin appears ready to put his name in the mix for the 2023 MotoGP title after an impressive showing at the Sepang test.
Jorge Martin, Sepang MotoGP test, 11 February
Jorge Martin, Sepang MotoGP test, 11 February

After leading the way for most ♔of day one at the Sepan🍌g MotoGP Test, Martin was again the pace setter for much of days two and three, finishing Saturday’s action fastest.

Martin concluded the test in fifth, but that’s without the Pramac rider setting a time attack during the final two hours, which 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Luca Marini, 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Francesco Bagnaia, 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Maverick Vinales and 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Enea Bastianini did, all of whom finished ahead of the Spaniard.

Martin was also having t𝔉o ride with a bandaged right hand following his day two spill, and although he was unable to remove his glove for large parts of the day, Martin r💜emained strong. 

"Was difficult to ride all day without taking of🌼f the glove because it was too hot and it was difficult to  keep a nice temperature on the hand," said Martin. "In any case, I was confident, had good pac🦩e and we reconfirmed the good things from the fairing that I felt yesterday. 

"I still have the two new versions to understand a bit but I found out which one is fitting best to my riding style. I’m happy about this. We ar💙e fast. 

"I cannot tell you which one but for sure one of th🌳em I feel comfortable with and it’s quite similar in terms of riding style t𒅌o the old one. With the other version I feel like I’m struggling a bit more, not like Pecco who likes the other one, but I’m 100% focused on what I need."

With Martin focusing heavily on the newꦗ fairings that were introduced by Ducati, the former Moto3 champion was therefore able to identify the difference in performance right away. 

Martin addeꦫd: "Straight away you feel the difference. It depends what you are looking for whether it’s stopping the bike or more turning. It depends on which you decide. 

"But in general they are all so close to the old fairing🌃. Now we have to work on the small things but I feel comfortable with the one I chose."

Jorge Martin, Sepang MotoGP test, 12 February
Jorge Martin, Sepang MotoGP test, 12 February

Discussing the fairings even further, but also what he needs to work on during next m🦂onth’s final pre-season test at Portimao, Martin stated that his level of comfort with one of the 2023 fairings has put him in a much better position relative to last season when he struggled during the early part of the season. 

Martin added: "N🌜ow, in this test we found out which fairing I need to use and at this point last year everything was uncle⛦ar. 

"At this point I feelꦐ confident and we have a base for the bike. We need to find some good feelings on the front with the new pressure that is mandatory because we are used to h𒅌aving lower pressure. 

"We will work on this and try to find more rear grip for later in the race. This is what w🙈e will work on in Portimao."

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