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Jorge Martín achieved a flawless first day during the free practice sessions of the Indonesian Grand Prix, held on Friday at Mandalika. The Spanish rider, who is currently leading the 2023 MotoGP Championship, expressed immense satisfaction with his Ducati. In an interview with Motorsport, he mentioned that he didn’t require any adjustments to his bike’s setup, a clear indicator of his confidence and comfort level. Although Martín did not record the fastest time of the day, he narrowly missed the track record by just 0.040 seconds, falling short to Enea Bastianini. Despite this, he remains upbeat about his performance and recognizes the potential for improvement.
Martín’s Optimism Following a Strong Start
“I’m really pleased with how today went; it was incredible,” said Martín. “I think this is the first time in my life that we didn’t even need to make a single click adjustment on the bike! Everything went perfectly.” He emphasized his focus on improving his riding technique, noting his confidence for the days ahead. “I believe there’s still room to enhance my time attack, but in terms of pace, we are already within record-setting times, so we are really prepared for tomorrow,” he added.
Staying Cautious Amid High Expectations
While Jorge Martín feels confident looking ahead to the rest of the weekend, he also acknowledged minor improvements that could be made, particularly regarding the obstacles faced during his second flying lap. “There are a couple of corners where I encountered issues during the time attack,” he explained during the press conference. “I might be able to do better tomorrow. However, I genuinely enjoy riding here; it comes naturally to me, and I’m truly happy with it.”
Challenges Ahead with Rising Temperatures
Despite this optimism, Martín finds it “challenging to strike the right balance” due to the track temperature exceeding 60°C. “In terms of race pace, I’m very impressed with my speed, and Enea seems to be quite competitive as well right now. We’ll see how it unfolds tomorrow.” Martín remains vigilant, particularly about Enea Bastianini’s strong showing and his other rival, Pecco Bagnaia, who has a knack for improvement. “With the warmer conditions, it’s going to be tough to manage, but Enea looks strong, much like I do. I suspect he will be my primary contender, though I fully expect Pecco to make strides as well. It will be the usual battle,” he stated.
Summing Up Martín’s Performance
In summary, Jorge Martín kicked off the Indonesian Grand Prix weekend on a high note during the free practice sessions. As the Spanish rider remains at the top of the MotoGP standings, his complete satisfaction with his Ducati bodes well for the races to come. With Friday’s promising performance, fans and followers are looking forward to see how he handles the competition in the days ahead.
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