There are only two Grands Prix left to compete after this weekend in Malaysia in which Jorge Martin lost a point to Pecco Bagnaia who will no longer be able to make a mistake on tire pressure. In Qatar, next weekend, the term “pressure” will therefore be used in all senses of the word, both in the technical field and in relation to the nerves of the pilots in pelota. The atmosphere will get heavier and inevitably the other protagonists on the starting grid will play the important adjustment variables. Each of the duelists counts their allies. But for Jorge Martin, the operation was done quickly.
In this eighteenth round of the championship at Sepang, we saw a factory KTM with reduced firepower, Aprilia absent, one Marco Bezzecchi barely, but also a Alex Marquez all fire, proclaiming to anyone who would listen that he only had himself to answer to and a Enea Bastianini came back from nowhere and who could well play the referee tipping the scales in his camp...
If we take the same ones and start again the same next weekend at Qatar is Pecco Bagnaia who can rub their hands. A situation which did not escape him since he noted in taking stock of his Malaysian getaway: “ I don't know who could help us » he commented. “ At the moment, Jorge Martin and I are the only two contenders for the title. It will be important to be in front of everyone ».
Pecco Bagnaia: “ maybe in Qatar Enea Bastianini and I can work together »
Certainly, but there is also this: “ it will also be important that Enea has regained the best sensations. Maybe in Qatar we can work together, which will allow us both to be ahead », recognizes one Pecco Bagnaia who has just transmitted a message of general mobilization to the red tunics.
Et George Martin, what does he say about it? “ I lost a point this weekend, actually it's not much. I am confident that in the next races we will be able to recover more and be fast. If there are circuits where this is possible, it is precisely in Qatar and Valencia. It should be possible there ».
Then he adds: “ also keep in mind that other drivers may position between Pecco and me, but this will be true for both of us. Enea Bastianini had a splendid race today, but I don't think he's thinking too much about team games at the moment. He had a difficult season ". Then he admits: “ but it's also true that for the moment I have no allies ».
MotoGP Malaysian GP Results
Championship : General classification
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