Jorge Martin makes an admission about near-contact with Pecco Bagnaia
The words of Jorge Martin
Speaking to the microphones of "Sky Sport MotoGp", Jorge Martin analyzed his excellent second place finish in the Sprint Race of the Thailand GP. In addition, the Prima Pramac centaur also è dwelt on the near-contact he had in Turn 1 with championship rival Pecco Bagnaia.
"I gave my best, è it was a very difficult race. I made a good start and tried to pass Bastianini as well, but when I passed him he dropped the brakes and then I had to do it too. At that point Pecco was lì and I had two options: go against Bagnaia and fall or go wide and lose a lot of positions. In the end I chose the second option and not touch anyone" began the centaur of Prima Pramac to the microphones of "Sky Sport MotoGp".
"It's been a very complicated race, becauseé I had to pass Acosta and Marquez, and then catch up with a Pecco in great shape. I overtook in a very critical point, but within the rules. From there; I tried to push, but at the end of the races he was still close, so I couldnì t manage the tire so much. I can guarantee that I was the driver who è took more risks today" continued the world leader.
"When I was fifth I got a little bit’ nervous. Then però I was very focused and I always did the overtaking where I had a little bit’ of margin. There is no point in saving, I was feeling good so why’ not try. Afterwards I also thought I could catch Bastianini, because heé had made some mistakes, but then overtaking him would have been very difficult anyway. Normally I am moreù ahead and today in the middle of the group was difficult with the heat, so I am happy and we are doing a good job" added the number 89.
"In the long race we will have to stay moreù ahead to get more clean air and manage the pace better. With the new tire è it is difficult to overtake. Those who go harder than the others manage to save it for the finish and keep a good pace, but if you are not at that level you have to consume more and in the final laps you might pay for the tire wear. It wasnè t easy to overtake Acosta, because he, besides managing his tires well, è a phenomenal breaker" concluded Jorge Martin.
