MotoGP, Jorge Martin VIDEO: "We will have to start banning the leg from being taken out, because it was dangerous for Pecco Bagnaia and me"

Jorge Martin delivered a solid performance at the Malaysian Grand Prix, finishing a close second behind fellow Ducati rider Pecco Bagnaia. The Pramac rider acknowledged Bagnaia's superiority in the race, while highlighting the intensity of their duel, with a mention of the legs coming out under braking that deserves attention...

This Sunday, George Martin took second place in the Malaysian Grand Prix, 3,1 seconds behind his rival Pecco Bagnaia, who recorded his tenth victory of the season. The first rounds were marked by an intense fight between Martin et bagnaia, offering an electrifying spectacle. However, before the halfway point, the Italian managed to escape, leaving Martin behind him without the possibility of contesting the victory.

After the race, George Martin expressed his satisfaction with the quality of the show: “ I am happy because we put on a good show. I had a good time in the first laps, I'm enjoying it. On Saturday I was a little more nervous, but on Sunday I was more relaxed. I was even a little excited before the race. It's a privilege to do this. We saw what Pecco is capable of. I gave everything, I tried to give everything »

Despite his efforts, Martin acknowledged that bagnaia had taken greater risks, which allowed him to gain the advantage. I knew he had to risk more, it was very difficult to be in front ", he added. The Spaniard would have liked to lead the race longer to put his rival in difficulty: " I think if I had been in front for at least one lap, everything would have changed a little bit, because maybe Pecco's front tire would have overheated a little. »

Jorge Martin: “ There comes a point when the bike sucks you in and you can't control it »

The Pramac rider also spoke about a risky moment in the race, when he almost crashed. crush Bagnaia's leg while braking. " We are going to have to start banning the removal of the leg, because the truth is that it has been dangerous for both of us. There comes a point when the bike sucks you in and you can't control it. ", he said, reflecting on safety during these maneuvers. Despite the tension of the confrontation, he emphasized the mutual respect between the pilots: " It was an aggressive fight, but there was always respect. »

Looking ahead to the next Grand Prix at Barcelona, which will probably replace the cancelled race in Valencia, Martin knows the stakes are high. He leads the championnat with 24 points ahead of bagnaia and has the opportunity to win the title if a victory in the race Sprint allows him to surpass the Italian. On Montmelò, he commented: " the last race there was won by Pecco, I finished second, but maybe I failed a little bit in race management. But I was competitive, I was fast on all the tracks, and With the base I have now, I'm sure I can take one step further. »

With renewed determination and confidence in his potential, George Martin prepares to deliver one final decisive title fight in the season finale MotoGP.