Jorge Martin in Motegi: “I feel very good” / MotoGP

MotoGP World Championship leader Jorge Martin entered the media stage in Japan with confidence and all-round positive charisma. Just four days ago, the Spaniard won the Indonesian Grand Prix. With his Grand Prix win at Mandalika, the Martinatore achieved immediate rehabilitation after his fall the previous day in the MotoGP half-time race. The fact that Indonesia's overall score was three points against him did not cause a headache for Martin.

“For me, the most important point was to win again on Sunday. It's been a long time since I won the Grand Prix at Le Mans, and I've had a lot of ups and downs during this stage, and there were a lot of emotions. With the race at Mandalika I feel like I've fully recovered.” “I feel very good, I am happy to be here, and I am very proud of what we have achieved recently.”

“I think I have developed more during this time,” Jorge Martin continued in the afternoon in Motegi. “I feel more complete and even though I already won races last year and was able to compete for the World Championship with Beko, now I can enjoy it much more, all this.” Feels very good.

When asked about the upcoming World Championship duel, the Pramac rider had some concerns: “After the last Grand Prix, Pico seems to be the only opponent in the title fight, but I think Mark and Enya should not be forgotten either. I think they are both good enough So that they can still have a say in the World Championship battle we are still running five events and a lot can still happen.

But – the advantage before the race in Motegi lies with Jorge Martin. The experiences of the 2023 season in Japan also further enhance confidence. From pole position, Martin won both races under complicated conditions and came close to Pico Bagnaia. But the past no longer plays any role. Madrid: “Although the situation was good for me last year, the situation has completely changed. I am in a different situation, I am ahead, and I feel I can handle this situation. I think I have become faster, but the most important aspect is that I can handle the situation.” Very well I repeat myself, but I enjoy it.

An exciting factor in Motegi is the weather. Conditions and rain are also expected to change next weekend. Jorge Martin doesn't want to worry about the conditions yet: “It's too early to go crazy about the weather. Whatever the conditions, racing is about complete concentration and doing the best job possible.