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Jorge Martin plans to analyse Raul Fernandez’s Aprilia data after being beaten by his fellow Spaniard in the Mugello Sprint, sets new MotoGP top speed record in practice.
Jorge Martin is planning to learn from Raul Fernandez, the only rider who beat him in the Mugello MotoGP Sprint race on Saturday. Fernandez’s victory was a significant learning opportunity as both riders are on Aprilia bikes, allowing Martin to analyze Fernandez’s data for improvements.
After a challenging Qualifying 1 on Friday, Martin and Aprilia showed strong performance on Saturday, with RS-GPs securing the front row for the race. Despite starting from pole position, Marco Bezzecchi was quickly overshadowed by Fernandez and Martin’s pace during the race.
Martin highlighted the importance of studying Fernandez’s data to identify areas of improvement, especially in turns where his rival demonstrated more strength. Rebuilding his confidence was crucial for Martin, following a difficult weekend in Catalunya where he had a setback after a collision with Fernandez.
During the MotoGP Sprint race, Martin and Fernandez opted for medium rear tires, a decision that proved to be beneficial for Martin’s feeling and tire degradation. Martin’s impressive top speed record of 368.6km/h in final practice further solidified his competitive edge. Looking ahead to the future, Martin hoped his record would stand for several years, especially with MotoGP transitioning to smaller 850cc engines next season.
