Jorge Martin thought he had done the hardest part by taking the track record at Buriram, which put him in pole position, but a graceful Marco Bezzecchi deprived him of this moment of glory by going even faster 21 thousandths. The Spaniard is not entirely offended by this since he says he is better in the race. In this regard, those who think that Fabio Quartararo is surrounded by Ducati dedicated to the sole fate of a leader called Pecco Bagnaia to win the championship will be reassured by reading the following...
George Martin is in good momentum after coming off his Motegi podium last weekend. In Thailand, this Saturday, he took his ticket to sit on the second cone of a first row also made up of two other Ducatis. Bezzecchi will be a little further ahead to his left while Pecco Bagnaia will be a little further back to his right. Behind, the second row, commanded by fabio quartararo and his Yamaha, flanked by other Ducatis…
On the conquest of this position, he comments: “ our goal was to be on the first row of the grid. Our pace is good and I think I will be one of the protagonists on Sunday. Unfortunately, I made a mistake on my fastest lap. Then I tried again, but it's never easy to be competitive with a tire that's three years old ". Then he adds: “ I did my best – 100%. It's good to be here, I'm happy ».
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Ducati domination? Jorge Martin responds: “ rather it is the fast drivers who make the difference »
Certainly, but what exactly does he mean by being “ one of the protagonists on Sunday » in what will be the 17th race of a season where the official Ducati rider Pecco Bagnaia must make up for an 18-point deficit in championnat ? This is where fans of fabio quartararo smile… “ I can take risks in racing. The start and the first two laps will be very interesting “, said the Pramac Ducati rider. “ I want to try my luck, a victory is very important for me, but I would also be happy with a podium. Many Ducati riders and also Fabio and Marc will be strong. All we have to do is choose a good rear tire ».
« I think a maximum of three or four drivers can start at the front », assures the pilot of 24 years. “ But with the temperatures, it's a problem when you're stuck behind other drivers. We might see a fight on the track until the end ". Questioned on the domination of the Ducati, George Martin specifies that there are also pilots on it… “ I think it's more about the drivers here. All the bikes are very similar, of course we have good braking stability, but it's more the fast riders that make the difference », he mentions with conviction.
MotoGP Thailand J2: qualifying
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