Jorge Martin put in another solid performance to finish second in the Thailand Grand Prix. Despite a small mistake in the early stages of the race, which he led, the Spaniard then managed his race and consolidated his position in the championship.
George Martin confirmed his second place in the race of Thailand Grand Prix, marking an important point in his quest for the 2024 MotoGP title. Setting off quickly in the rain on slippery asphalt, the rider Pramac Racing had a defining moment when a mistake cost him the lead, dropping him to third.
MARTIN WIDE!!! ⚠️
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However, he was able to take advantage of the fall of Marc Marquez to regain control and secure this second place which is fundamental for the championship. With this result, Martin now owns a 17-point advantage over Pecco Bagnaia, the winner of the day, and He would only need four second places in the next races to win the title.
In an interview with Sky Sport, Jorge Martin has explained : " The risks were great today, nobody wanted to be Pecco or me. Before the race, It was hard to control everything. I started well, but I saw that the conditions were not like in the warm-up, I had no grip. I made a mistake, Pecco and Marc overtook me. When Marc fell, I almost went too »
UNREAL! 🤯@ 88jorgemartin has the same front end moment!
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Jorge Martin: “ Coming second on a day like this is fantastic »
He added : " Coming second on a day like this is fantastic. We are on the right path. Pecco had to take more risks than me and he succeeded. Today I did my best. Without this mistake, I would still have finished second.. Today I wouldn't have done more, Pecco was in another gear. It was a very mental race, I didn't want to lose my clarity of mind and I made it to the end »
Martin also commented on the challenges posed by the track conditions: “ the warm-up was drier, we could go on the kerbs, but in the race, as soon as we touched it, it went from behind. Pecco was very smart, he understood the right moment to go on the vibrators. By the time I realized it, I had already lost the tires. »
With this solid performance, George Martin is well positioned for the remainder of the season, ready to continue its title fight against bagnaia.
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