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Four days on from his race-leading accident at Mandalika, Jorge Martin was at least able to crack a joke: ‘It was the shortest MotoGP title lead in history!’
The Pramac Ducati rider, Jorge Martin, expressed his frustration at holding the world championship lead for less than 24 hours after his win at the Indonesian Sprint. Sprints were a new addition this season, meaning riders previously held the title lead for at least a week. Martin is hopeful that he can recover those lost points and have a chance to fight for the championship in Valencia. He acknowledges that anything can happen in racing and will focus on being competitive. Martin is grateful for the quick turnaround to the Phillip Island race and aims to perform well there. He admits to making a mistake in Indonesia and emphasizes the need to stay calm and finish all races. With an 18-point deficit behind Francesco Bagnaia, Martin recognizes the potential for another points swing at Phillip Island. He aims to be stronger in the fight and hopes for a smaller leading group. The weather forecast for Sunday predicts strong wind gusts.
Source: Crash
