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Marquez ‘betting’ on Martin for the 2023 MotoGP title
Jorge Martin won the sprint race at the Indonesian Grand Prix, making it his fourth consecutive victory in half-distance contests. With Francesco Bagnaia finishing only eighth, Martin now leads the standings by seven points, positioning himself as a potential title contender. Marc Marquez believes Martin has an advantage in the championship race because he is not riding for a factory team and does not have the same pressure. Marquez, who crashed in the sprint race, mentioned that defending a title can be more difficult than winning one, implying that Bagnaia is currently experiencing this pressure. Marquez’s comments are interesting considering his own move to a satellite team in 2024. Despite his mistake in the sprint race, Marquez attributed it to his struggles with rear grip and the difficulty he has had in maintaining corner speed this season.
Source: motorsport
