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Jorge Martin from Aprilias: Should Have Been World Champion
The major and unfortunate accident at the first corner of the Hungarian MotoGP race prompted direct criticism from Aprilia Racing team CEO Massimo Rivola regarding Jorge Martin’s performance. The crash had caused many riders to fall off the track early in the race and seriously impacted Aprilia's weekend goals.
Details of the Crash and Initial Reactions
The accident occurred at the first corner of the race held at Balaton Park, where Jorge Martin lost control of his motorcycle while braking, colliding with teammate Marco Bezzecchi. As a result of this chain reaction, Fermin Aldeguer, Fabio di Giannantonio and Raul Fernandez also had to withdraw from the race after falling off the track. The crash immediately disrupted Aprilia Racing's strong performance before the race.
“This mistake is unacceptable when it comes to safety,” Rivola said after the race.
Technical Analysis and Martin’s Explanation
Rivola initially discussed the drivers’ health status regarding the accident. However, he then addressed the issue with Jorge Martin’s mistake. The crash emphasized the importance of being more cautious when entering the first corner in an aggressive racing environment.
Martin’s mistake, according to Rivola, was not explainable by the aggressive competition at the first corner. “This mistake should never have happened, especially when safety is a concern and you enter the first corner so aggressively,” he stated. He noted that the crash occurred due to pilot error, with no factor such as excessive braking involved. Martin explained that the motorcycle was slightly tilted while he opened the throttle too much in a section of the track where grip was low, leading to a loss of control.
Similarity and Differences to the Motegi Crash
The accident brought to mind Jorge Martin’s similar crash against Marco Bezzecchi at Motegi last season. However, Rivola emphasized that the two events were technically different. He noted that in Japan, excessive hard braking had occurred previously, while this time he failed to use his front brake correctly in that section of the first corner. “It might be a small mistake but the result was the same, even worse for us,” he said.
Track Designs and Driver Approach Discussion
The recent major first-corner crashes at Barcelona and Balaton Park had also sparked discussions about track designs. However, Rivola believes the problem lies more with driver approach than the tracks. “After Barcelona we said that the first corner was very dangerous,” he stated, arguing that the solution is to be slightly more controlled in the first corners. "I think everyone should approach the first corner a little calmer," he added.
Aprilia Team’s Observation and Conclusion
The fact that multiple Aprilia motorcycles were found within the incident surprised team boss Rivola. “It really looks foolish when one or two Aprilias are in the middle of the accident,” he commented, drawing attention to this situation. This further negatively impacted Aprilia Racing's performance throughout the race weekend.
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