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Martin “mentally destroyed” after Thailand MotoGP win as title pressure mounts
Jorge Martin won his fourth grand prix victory of the 2023 season in Thailand, despite immense pressure from Brad Binder and Francesco Bagnaia. Martin led most of the race, briefly losing the lead to Binder before reclaiming it on the second-to-last lap. Binder was penalized for exceeding track limits, allowing Bagnaia to finish in second place. Martin’s win reduced his points deficit to 13. After the race, Martin admitted to feeling the pressure and the need for a break from racing due to the mental strain. He considered the Thailand win as one of the best races of his career and credited previous tough moments for making him stronger. Martin’s strategy of conserving tires and pushing when necessary paid off in securing the victory. Despite running lower tire pressures than allowed by the rules, Martin received only a warning as it was his first offense.
Source: motorsport
