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Jorge Martin shrugged off the crash from the Indonesian Grand Prix lead that handed a huge present to MotoGP championship rival Pecco Bagnaia. But make no mistake, says Valentin Khorounzhiy, this was hugely costly
As tension rises in the 2023 MotoGP championship, Pecco Bagnaia and Jorge Martin are engaged in a battle to remain calm and composed. Both riders have been facing pressure, with Martin insisting that the pressure is on Bagnaia due to his factory status. However, in the Indonesian Grand Prix, Martin crashed out of the lead, while Bagnaia went on to win the race from 13th on the grid. Martin put on a brave face after the crash, but it was clear that he was disappointed. Martin’s crash was costly, giving up a guaranteed 25 points and allowing Bagnaia to extend his lead. While Martin claimed to have been in control and eased off once he was three seconds clear, his crash was a reminder that mistakes can happen in this highly competitive sport.
Source: The Race
