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MotoGP hopeful Jorge Martin came in for criticism from his employer Ducati over the tactics he’d used in Friday practice against rival Pecco Bagnaia in the Valencia finale
Ducati criticized MotoGP rider Jorge Martin for his tactics in Friday practice against his rival Pecco Bagnaia in the Valencia finale. Martin acknowledged that he deliberately followed Bagnaia closely to put pressure on him. Ducati team manager Davide Tardozzi disapproved of Martin’s conduct, comparing it to the actions of Marc Marquez and suggesting it was not appropriate for the premier class. Despite Martin’s faster lap times, he stated that he never intended to pass Bagnaia and ruin his lap. Martin felt that Ducati was overreacting to his tactics and suggested that they should understand the situation and relax. He also expressed hope that Ducati, as the manufacturer he is directly contracted to, would be happy with his performance.
