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Pramac’s Jorge Martin admitted that “it’s difficult to manage the pressure” of leading the championship after his Indonesian MotoGP victory.
After crashing out of the lead in the Sprint race on Saturday, Martin redeemed himself with an outstanding performance in the Sunday race at Mandalika, leading every lap. Despite the challenges, he felt positive about the weekend and acknowledged the small crash that marred his sprint race. Martin expressed satisfaction with his performance and highlighted the mental toughness required to manage the pressure. Reflecting on his crash in the earlier race, he admitted to being “too optimistic” on the opening lap and had to adjust his approach due to the different tire feeling in MotoGP compared to Moto2. The Spaniard’s lead in the championship was slightly reduced by Francesco Bagnaia but he managed to extend the advantage to 21 points with a dominant display on Sunday. Martin emphasized the importance of continuous improvement and self-control, stating that the focus is on personal growth rather than just the results.
