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Jorge Martin's Performance at the Balaton Park and Discussions on Championship Goals Continued!
MotoGP Season's eighth round took place over eight weekends, following Mugello, in Hungary at the Balaton Park. Jorge Martin was just 17 points behind World Record Leader Marco Bezzecchi (156 points), a situation further complicated by Italian pilot’s victory at the Italian Grand Prix. Martin achieved two second-place finishes in both the sprint race and the main race, but fell short of expectations.
Post-Race Assessment
Martin assessed the situation after the race, saying, “A few second places are good,” but did not acknowledge the missed victory. He stated, "I rode a strong race, but I didn't feel my best." Marco Bezzecchi praised Martin’s performance: “Marco is raising my level. These races provide an advantage for Italian drivers.”
Past Successes and Confidence
Martin emphasized that his performance during the same period last year was a great source of confidence for him. In 2023, he progressed from 16th on the grid at Balaton Park to fourth in the race. “This gives me confidence. While overtaking may not be possible here, there is a long race and we will have time to improve our positions.” He stated that before the race, he wanted to improve his qualifying performance (16th starting position).
Physical Condition and Training
Martin expressed feeling better physically after the Mugello race: “Compared to Mugello, I feel like I’ve developed myself, my form is fantastic. I've experienced a physical condition in my career that was better at this time.” He also added that he broke personal records during cycling training in Andorra before the race.
Team Strategy and Track Compatibility
Regarding the Aprilia RS-GP motorcycle’s performance at Balaton Park, Martin stated it was better than at Austin, considering the long corners, but they struggled with fast changes of direction.
Championship Goals and Focus
Martin emphasized that a world championship is impossible to guarantee: “No one can promise a world championship, it's not possible.” He said, "I can guarantee improvement in work. When you start thinking about the World Championship, you lose your performance. That’s why I focus on development as a driver."
Opinions of Other Riders
Martin recalled Marc Marquez’s dominance last year, saying, “Marquez made a big difference last year, he will be dominant this week.” He also responded to Enea Bastianini's request to improve the safety of a dangerous corner: "There are risky corners. Balaton Park is a good asphalt track and we are professionals, we can handle these challenges."
Final Words
Martin suggested the Speedweek Newsletter to those who want to avoid missing races.
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