MADRID, 9 Nov. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The Spanish MotoGP rider Jorge Martín (Ducati) acknowledged this Thursday that he has a ‘thorn’ with the Malaysian Grand Prix, after victory eluded him in 2022 when he suffered a fall, which is why he insisted that he “misses that victory in Sepang”, although the Madrid native seemed “relaxed and confident” that “everything can go well”, also in his fight for the World Cup.
“After the race (at the Thai Grand Prix), I was very happy, I had a great weekend. Fourth double victory of the year, it was fantastic. In this rest week I have been able to think about everything, for too long. But for “We are finally in Malaysia, eager to compete,” said the one from San Sebastián de los Reyes at a press conference.
Martín recalled his last experience in Sepang, where he admitted that he “is missing that victory”, after the crash when he had barely 6 laps into last year’s GP. “Two or three more laps would have given me the victory. This year, as there are fewer potholes, we will be able to go faster,” predicted the Spaniard.
“I feel relaxed and confident that everything can go well,” said the man from Madrid in the face of the possible pressure he may feel in this final stretch of the World Cup, when only 13 points separate him from the current leader, the Italian ‘Pecco’ Bagnaia (Ducati). .
Thus, the Pramac Racing driver explained that he “likes to lead” the races, because he feels “comfortable driving alone”, although he explained that “being behind” another driver “is easier”, not “in terms of strategy”.
Given the possibility of being an official Ducati rider next season if he wins the title, Martín defended that he would be “proud to continue at Pramac.” “But I will also be super happy if Ducati wants me to ride a red bike,” he confessed.
Finally, he valued the ‘wild card’ for the Spanish Álvaro Bautista (Ducati), brand new two-time Superbike champion, who he highlighted is “a fast, light rider.” “He has good points for the straight, but the level here is very high. I hope he can be competitive,” he hoped.