Spaniard Jorge Martin is about to write one of the greatest pages in the history of MotoGP. Leading the championship with a comfortable lead with one race to go, the Pramac Racing rider is within reach of a world title that seemed undreamed of at the start of the season as a rider for a private team.
George Martin is about to make MotoGP history. With one weekend to go until the season finale, the rider of Prima Pramac holds a 24-point lead over Francis Bagnaia, an objective he clearly stated at the beginning of the year: “ the only way to make history is to win a world title with a satellite team »
This year, Martin has proven his determination. After narrowly failing last year, he is back, ready to take on the challenge. His journey has been impressive, with Sept sprint victories and three race victories, totaling 30 podiums. I can't ask for more ", he said with satisfaction, recalling in particular this: " Pecco Bagnaia is in the factory team. He has everything, his environment is made for victories. I have twelve people who fight against the world"
However, the road to the title is not easy. George Martin faces increasing pressure as he approaches the final race. I will prepare myself mentally and physically for the last race. This is the one that will be the most difficult. ", he admitted. Despite the challenges, he remains focused on his routine and his work. I don't want to change anything in the way I work. " he said, stressing the importance of a good qualification.
Jorge Martin: “ I will ask my friend Aleix Espargaró for help »
The circuit of Barcelona, where the final will take place, is both an opportunity and a challenge. Martin finished fourth in the last Grand Prix in Barcelona and knows that the heat is in Bagnaia's favour. I will ask my friend Aleix Espargaró for help, because he is always good on this track " he joked, while acknowledging that the coolness might work in his favor.
Reflecting on his journey, Martin recognizes the lessons of the previous year. I wasn't ready to win. I could have won, but Mentally I wasn't ready " he confesses. This year, however, he feels more in control: " I had fun riding hard and enjoying the duel »
While his future with Pramac ends and he moves on to Aprilia, Martin remains positive. I think that I still have many years ahead of me in MotoGP. I have a great opportunity and I don't want to miss it. ", he concluded with determination. For him, the hour of glory could finally sound.
Since the beginning of the era MotoGP In 2002, no one won the championship with a satellite team. However, there have been satellite team champions in the premier class in the past. The last example was in 2001When Valentino Rossi won his first 500cc title racing for Nastro Azurro Honda.
previously, Kenny roberts was crowned champion with Yamaha USA in 1978, not as a factory rider for the Japanese manufacturer, which had Johnnie Cecotto and Takazumi Katayama as factory representatives. Eddie lawson then won three titles in 1984, 1986 and 1988 with the Agostini team, owned by Giacomo Agostini but remaining Yamaha's main team in the championship.
