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Martin: Every Turn Attempt Carries Risk Here!
The motorcycle race in Budapest weekend resulted in an underwhelming start for Jorge Martin. The Spanish pilot had set clear objectives before the race – to secure a top three position and avoid returning to last year’s 16th starting grid – but eighth fastest lap time in Q2 did not align with this plan. Despite scoring sixth points in the sprint race, he couldn't keep up with teammate Marco Bezzecchi.
Exit from the Race and Initial Lap Difficulties
Martin didn’t get off to the desired start in the sprint race as expected. He struggled to execute his planned maneuver at Turn One, finding it difficult to navigate. “I didn’t quite know where I was supposed to go,” Martin later explained, noting that this caused him to drop several places down the order. “This wasn't something I was used to.” This initial confusion negatively impacted Martin’s position in the standings at the beginning of the race.
Critical Mistake and Aftermath
One of the critical moments of the race occurred during the confrontation with Diogo Moreira (Honda). While attempting to overtake Moreira, Martin failed to brake as expected and short-shifted the corner. This resulted in a time loss according to the rules, preventing Martin from making a decisive move that would have benefited him. Martin commented after “I lost the chassis connection.” This action also cost him his chance of reaching the top of the climb.
Aprilia’s Technical Difficulties and Martin’s Analysis
Martin also identified a technical weakness in the RS-GP motorcycle: “After the brake, we can't maintain the line. We struggle to change direction in slow corners with less grip. However, we are quite competitive in fast corners with more grip.” He added that Aprilia’s aerodynamic design was generally strong, but these features didn’t fully engage at low speeds.
The Congestion of Balaton Park and Hazardous Turns
Martin emphasized that every turn attempt in Balaton Park carried risk: “Every passing attempt here means falling back three or four places. If you're going to make a move, you have to be sure it will succeed; otherwise, you’ll end up behind.” This posed a significant risk for pilots aiming to strategically position themselves towards the end of the race.
Result and Point Difference
Following the sprint race, Martin was 20 points behind teammate Marco Bezzecchi in the MotoGP World Championship standings. The weekend was challenging for Martin, filled with difficult starts and risky maneuvers.
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