By choosing the nickname MARTINATOR, a childish reference to the famous James Cameron film where Arnold Schwarzenegger, as a relentless machine, defeated all his enemies, the Spanish pilot George Martin he also overcomes adversity through unfailing efficiency and determination.
From the start of the weekend, he left his mark on the scores on the Thai circuit: best time in free practice, best time in pre-qualifying practice, pole position in Q2 and, incidentally, lap record on the Buriram circuit. Nothing less!
Suffice it to say that he immediately showed his desire to win and rectify a situation which had no longer been favorable to him since the last round. Indeed, for we don't really know what reason, the Spaniard made an unsafe choice of tires at Phillip Island, a choice which cost him not only the victory in the last lap, but also a relegation to fifth place even though he had dominated the entire event.
This, combined with his fall the previous weekend in Indonesia, was hard to accept, to say the least. It probably didn't take much more to pique his ego, he who knows despite everything that he still mathematically has every chance of winning the championship. George Martin says what he does, and he does what he says: doubt is no longer allowed in his head, and this is his great strength in the face of competition.
The character is definitely young and cheerful, both in his posture and in his actions: voluntary, efficient, often a mad dog, but he learns quickly from his mistakes.
Already in the Moto3 world championship, after three years of learning, he tormented the competition in 2018 to win in a high-flying season. Marco Bezzechi he himself will pay the price!
Today in the premier category, and even if he knows that his opponent of the moment Francis Bagnaia is in full maturity of his talent, this does not prevent him from exploiting the slightest of his weaknesses and playing his luck bravely.
If he half-heartedly declares that he feels a little pressure, there are no doubts, but no point.
Like the cyborg on the big screen, “he will come back”, more determined than ever. And beware of the weak... Will Pecco be the first victim in a long list?
Probable response during the last round on the Valencia circuit for this colorful duel.
