P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Jorge Martin fastest Aprilia rider during Friday practice for the Hungarian MotoGP, says progress means “soon we’ll be able to battle”.
Jorge Martin faced an engine failure on Friday at the Balaton Park circuit but ended the day as the top Aprilia rider, just 0.001s from securing a spot in Qualifying 2 directly. Despite missing out, Martin expressed no regrets, pleased with the progress and feeling fantastic on the bike, focusing on gearbox adjustments that proved beneficial.
He emphasized the improvements in front feeling and overall pace compared to previous races in Austria, indicating a positive direction for the team. However, he acknowledged the need for more confidence on flying laps for pushing the limits needed to compete at the highest level.
On the contrary, Marco Bezzecchi experienced a challenging day, struggling with braking and bike control, ultimately not achieving the expected results in FP2. Bezzecchi highlighted the track’s beauty but identified braking issues as a key area to address for better performance.
The teammates will aim to outperform competitors like Francesco Bagnaia and Fabio di Giannantonio in Qualifying 1 on Saturday, focusing on fine-tuning their setups to maximize their potential on the Hungarian circuit.
