Jorge Martín leads the overall MotoGP classification with four Grand Prix remaining until the end of the 2024 season. The Pramac Ducati rider, who will be a rider for the official Aprilia team next season, has 392 points. Second in the table is Pecco Bagnaia, with 382 points.
The ’89’ gave an interview to the official communication channels of the Motorcycle World Championship, where he made public the difficult moments because of what he went through: “In February, after the break, when we came back, I didn’t want to go back to MotoGP. I was afraid of a lotbecause I don’t know if I can be as fast as last year. Then, when I got on board, I understood that it was the same, fast again and I could fight. Now, my goal is to fight, give my best, my 100%.”
Regarding his evolution as a driver, Jorge Martín said that “I felt stronger because I felt better in almost every area. I never felt it was faster. Maybe last season he was faster, he was faster than everyone else.” He added, he added that “At this moment, we are all very close. To Bagnaia, to Bastianini, to Marc Márquez…we are the same, but I am stronger because there are points where I am better.”
Evolution of thought
Dreaming of becoming a world champion, ‘Martinator’ teaches that “Where I have improved a lot is the mental aspect. Last season was difficult. I couldn’t handle the pressure. I suffered a lot to manage it. I don’t know how to do it, I can’t sleep during races. I said to myself: ‘Okay, okay, I need help to deal with the weekend and the pressure’. “This was the moment I told myself I had to do this.”
Because of this, Jorge Martín admitted that “This year I started working on the mental aspect. It is important for me to at least have the tools to handle the situation, to understand how to deal with a weekend or, likewise, a bad result. This has been the key to this season. Living in the present, I thought too much, I thought about what could have been and that was not the way. Maybe I’m too obsessed with results. I just tried to win and win. That didn’t help me. Now I focus more on myself, on learning from every situation. It’s not just about winning. I give the best of myself. If I win, it’s perfect, but if I don’t, it’s fine. I can live with that. This is the main lesson I learned from 2023. This season, I’ve been sleeping perfectly, so it’s been good.”
Regarding his chances of winning the title, ’89 states that “I feel the pressure, I know it’s there. that’s fine. As they say at Roland Garros, Pressure is a privilege, so I’m lucky to have it. Not everyone will feel it, it’s because we are strong and we fight for big things (…) It’s a big dream, so I know I can win and I won’t. For me, it’s 50%. 50% yes and 50% no. “I’m sure that in the race, this percentage will change, but, for now, it’s 50-50.”
Regarding whether or not he prefers to be first in general in a situation like the one he finds himself in, Jorge Martín said “of course, when you’re behind it’s easier because you just press it. When you’re in front it’s a bit difficult, because you’re still thinking a bit. But My strategy this year is even if I’m ahead, think I’m behind: push and pushgive my 100%, without thinking too much about the rest. “I guess I can’t focus on what I can’t control.”
Finally, and on whether he will change the ‘1’ to ’89’ on the Aprilia fairing if he becomes world championthe Pramac player said “if I don’t win, I’ll try next year. If I win, I’ll have the option to decide whether to put ‘1’ or ’89’, but not just think about the result. “
Source: La Verdad
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