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Jorge Martin discusses the gap he needs to close to win on the Aprilia
Jorge Martin acknowledges that he is currently missing about “six, five tenths” to be competitive and win races with the factory Aprilia team in MotoGP.
His first season with Aprilia was plagued by four major injuries, restricting him to only seven out of 22 races.
While achieving a best of fourth place at the Hungarian Grand Prix, Martin’s progress was hindered by a shoulder fracture after a crash at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Despite returning for the Valencia finale and testing, Martin still experiences discomfort in various parts of his body while riding, which affects his performance.
Reflecting on his challenging year, Martin emphasized the importance of not exceeding limits and focusing on doing what is necessary to achieve success on the track.
Overall, Martin aims to improve his understanding of the bike and reach full physical fitness in order to take more risks and achieve better results in the upcoming season.
