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Jorge Martin: Aiming for Speed Regardless of Bagnaia’s Q1 Position ‘it’s clear that if he didn’t make it directly to Q2, he’s facing some issues’

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October 20, 2023
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Jorge Martin: Aiming for Speed Regardless of Bagnaia’s Q1 Position ‘it’s clear that if he didn’t make it directly to Q2, he’s facing some issues’

JORGE MARTIN SPA PRIMA PRAMAC RACING DUCATI MotoGP GP Australia 2023 (Circuit Phillip Island) 20-22.10.2023 photo: MICHELIN

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Jorge Martin is eager to bounce back after his fall in Indonesia, which cost him the championship lead. He made his intentions clear right from the start of the Australian GP’s first day of practice. Leading the morning session, the Pramac team’s Spanish rider finished the day in fourth place, marking himself as a contender on the Phillip Island circuit.

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“I believe I was very strong today, stronger than what the standings might suggest,” Martin commented, reflecting on his performance. “I was fast from the morning onwards. Of course, I used the tire to set a time, but I was the quickest with the used mediums. I continued with those tires in the afternoon too. I was highly competitive even with the soft rear, but then with the used medium, I was even faster. So, choosing which tire to use for the rear will be a tough decision.”

Martin’s Friday performance is even more promising given the challenges faced by championship leader Francesco Bagnaia, who missed the Top 10 and will have to tackle Q1 for the second consecutive time.

“Well, it’s clear that if he didn’t make it directly to Q2, he’s facing some issues. But we’ve seen him in tougher situations before, and he’s always managed to bounce back. So, I expect him to do the same tomorrow,” Jorge remarked.

However, Martin is well aware of Bagnaia’s strengths and capabilities. What gives Martin hope is not Bagnaia’s current challenges but how he himself has responded after the Mandalika error.

“I don’t think it’s essential that Pecco didn’t make it to Q1. What you want after a challenging weekend is to be fast on the next track, and we’ve achieved that. I’m happy and confident that we can maintain this speed,” the Spanish rider asserted.

Looking ahead to Saturday at Phillip Island, the organizers have decided to move the long race to tomorrow due to the expected weather conditions on Sunday.

“Whatever comes our way, we’re ready for it. I have an even faster pace than last season, and I’m prepared for the race. I hope we can race on Sunday, but it all depends on the weather,” Martin concluded.

He also expressed his hopes for improvements to the Phillip Island track by 2024, noting that the circuit has more bumps compared to the previous season, especially in turns 2, 4, 8, and the last one. “I think they’ll need to make some adjustments for next year, but for now, it’s the same for everyone. We just need to understand the track and adapt,” Jorge added.

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