MotoGP | GP Portimao Sprint Race, Martin: “Happy with the result”

GP Portimao MotoGP 2023 Ducati Pramac – Performance of absolute depth for George Martin in the Sprint valid for the Portuguese Grand Prix, the opening event of the 2023 MotoGP season.

At the end of a hard-fought race that was consistently at the top of the standings, the Pramac Spaniard managed to take home second place behind "Pecco" Bagnaia, losing, among other things, the leadership of the race in the last lap . A performance of absolute importance that the Iberian will try to replicate in tomorrow's match too. Eighth instead Johann zarco, who appeared to be in more difficulty on the pace front.

Statements Jorge Martin Sprint Race GP Portimao MotoGP 2023

“We certainly didn't choose the right tires today, especially with regards to the front, given that we only completed a few laps on the hard between yesterday and today. Let's say that the choice was made taking into consideration the temperature and the feeling with the bike that I had during qualifying. I'm happy with the race I did and the keto leader situation I experienced for several laps. I missed experiencing this feeling.

From memory I think I was leader of a race for the last time in Argentina. We also had fun with a couple of overtaking attempts, which were often missed last year. As for the Sprint, I would say that it will be a very important session for the rest of the season. It gives us important information because during the weekend we never push that hard, except in the race. So tomorrow we will be able to take advantage of today's information. We're sorry for the victory, but in the end we take what is good we did today."