P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Jorge Martin and Raul Fernandez had their sprints compromised by ride height device issues
Reigning MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin admitted that a mistake on the opening lap of the Austrian Grand Prix sprint was caused by one of his ride height devices failing to disengage. Despite a disappointing 14th place in qualifying, Martin had a solid recovery during the race and finished in 10th position, narrowly missing out on a points-scoring position. He expressed satisfaction with his performance and the handling of the Aprilia in the race. Another Aprilia rider, Raul Fernandez, also faced issues with his rear ride height device, forcing him to retire from the race while running in a promising position. The riders are focusing on the positives and lessons learned from the sprint race to improve their performance for the upcoming races in the MotoGP season.
