P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Jorge Martin has admitted that his chances of winning either race across the Dutch Grand Prix MotoGP weekend were “impossible” as Francesco Bagnaia dominated. The current championship leader struggled across the opening two practices as he couldn’t get to grips with his GP24 Ducati around a tight and twisting Assen track. Martin was able to […]
The current championship leader struggled in the opening two practices at the Assen track, unable to get a grip with his Ducati. Despite improving over the weekend, he ended up just behind Bagnaia’s pole position. However, his title rival led all race laps on Sunday. Due to impeding another rider in qualifying, the Spaniard received a three-place grid drop, starting from the middle of the second row. Despite a strong start, Martin finished behind Bagnaia’s Ducati in second place. Reflecting on the weekend, Martin acknowledged the challenge and congratulated Bagnaia on his exceptional performance. Consequently, Martin’s championship lead over Bagnaia has been reduced to 10 points before the summer break.
