Jorge Martin achieved the maximum possible at the Dutch Grand Prix in Assen, where he had never been on the podium since his MotoGP debut. His only podium on this circuit dates back to 2018, when he won in Moto2. This year, he obtained two second places behind the indomitable Francesco Bagnaia, who is now 10 points behind the Spaniard, leader of the general classification. Next weekend, MotoGP moves to the Sachsenring, where in 2023 Martin took a double victory by beating Pecco himself.
The team driver First Pramac Racing said he was satisfied with his weekend on the Batavian circuit and he is also sure of being able to do very well on the next one in Saxony: “ it leaves a good taste in my mouth because, especially on Saturday, I managed to close the gap. We made some changes to the bike and I improved a lot, but even riding well I couldn't completely close the gap. I think it was the best weekend of Pecco's career and to come close means a lot. I hope it will be different in Germany, it's a track where I can do better than him and where I think I can win. I hope to take summer vacation as leader, I will try to turn things around »
Martin hopes to stay in front of everyone after the German Grand Prix, but he does not obsess over it, because he knows that there are still many races to go and he is optimistic that he will have the chance to become champion: “ the goal is to do my best and try to win. Whether he is in first position in the world championship or not, it doesn't matter. Ultimately, it's up to me. If Pecco is at this level, it will be difficult to stop him. Everything can change quickly and I am convinced that the end of the year could be more mine than his, like in 2023 »
Jorge Martin: “ I have to believe the title 100%. If I believed in it last year, this year I have to believe in it even more »
Some observers probably underestimate bagnaia and doubt its value, but the Spaniard has none: “ Hype is something we drivers can't control. We try to do our best, to win, but I think there are few doubts about a champion like Pecco, double consecutive MotoGP champion. If someone has doubts, it's probably because they are ignorant »
George Martin takes a clear stance, reiterating his belief in the possibility of beating his opponent and winning the title MotoGP 2024: “ I have to believe it 100%. If I believed in it last year, this year I have to believe in it even more. I'm a better driver, my team has more experience, I have more experience, I'm faster and there's not much to doubt. Finally, in a bad weekend, I finish second, I have to continue working and my time will surely come. » Although he has not won in the last three Grands Prix, his last success dating back to the Le Mans race, Martin will be ready to fight Sachsenring.
