MotoGP Austin J3: Jorge Martin (Ducati/5): “without my penalty I would have tried to overtake Bagnaia”

Jorge Martin wants to persuade us: if, in this race of the Grand Prix of the Americas, there was a sort of impression left of team instructions at Ducati not to hinder Pecco Bagnaia in his duel engaged to win the title against Fabio Quartararo, this was in no way a reflection of reality. At least as far as he is concerned. Because the Pramac driver says it loud and clear: if he had not received a penalty which he also considers unjustified, he would have attacked the Italian to regain his third place.

George Martin is disappointed to be satisfied with a fifth place when he had done the essential to ensure a position on the last step of the podium. Then bagnaia came crashing down, the Spaniard shot straight, thus becoming prey for her distinguished colleague who is also her last chance to win the drivers' title. Suffice it to say that he is untouchable at Ducati and indeed, under the checkered flag, Pecco finished third. But in the meantime, things have happened and not what we think...

George Martin thus tells his version of the facts, which will undoubtedly be read closely by the staff Ducati... " I almost fell and I still got punished, I think it's unfair » begins the teammate John Zarco who fell. “ If I had not received the long lap penalty, I would have tried to overtake Francesco Bagnaia again. For him, these were important points in the fight for the world championship, but I would have tried. But I'm still in a good position to finish as the best rookie ».

**Jorge Martin: “ it was definitely the hardest race of the year »**

That’s not what you call having team spirit… He continues on his Texan race: “ I didn't think I would leave here in fifth place. I am satisfied with it. The pace was very good and I had a lot of confidence. I lost a few positions but the first 15 laps were great. Then I struggled with my body because I'm still not 100 percent and it was definitely the hardest race of the year ", said Martin which ends: “ We are on the right path. Something grows together ».