Jorge Martin had a good Japanese Grand Prix. While his appointment seemed compromised by a failed qualification, the Spaniard recovered rather well during the two races, especially this Sunday. He projected himself, without delay, and was forced to chase Pecco Bagnaia throughout the event, but without ever being able to really get close to him. He accepts this second place and these 20 points which will undoubtedly be very useful to him in view of the world championship.
He didn't look particularly disappointed at the finish. A good sport, Jorge Martin congratulated his rival for the crown, and he didn't hold back. « Pecco Bagnaia makes me better, I think we push each other. But the other day he said he'd like us to fight, so he should cut the gas!" he said to the microphones of Sky Sports in a joking tone. It is difficult to say whether this friendly approach really serves him in such a close fight.
Four laps to go! ⏳@ 88jorgemartin looks like he's slowly chipping away at @PeccoBagnaia ????#JapaneseGP 🇯🇵 pic.twitter.com/54yFI8zc7l
- MotoGP @ 🏁 (@MotoGP) October 6, 2024
Then, Jorge Martin returned in more detail to his race. « I asked a lot of my tires at the start, to make up my delay on the grid. When I caught up with Pecco, I was already at the limit. In fact, it's like I knew I was going to finish second.. When you prepare to overtake, you do it naturally." continued the main person concerned. It is clear that he did not really have any difficulties in coming back to the top, but it was as expected, we suspected that he was going to be very efficient. However, he had to deal with some big clients, as he points out: "I had to get rid of Brad Binder and Marc Marquez".
The Spaniard has returned to his plan regarding the end of this season. « The goal is to arrive in Valencia with the possibility of winning, but I hope to do it before. There are some good leads where I could pick up more points. But you have to arrive in Valencia with options, with possibilities. » he concluded.
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2024 MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix result:
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