Jorge Martin disappointed after the lack of promotion to the Ducati factory team. But he sends the criticism after Misano back to the sender.
At the end of August Ducati announced the name of who will be Pecco Bagnaia’s next box mate. The choice of Dall’Igna, Domenicali, Ciabatti and Tardozzi converged on Enea Bastianini, thanks to the three victories collected in the first part of the season in Losail, Austin and Le Mans. Jorge Martin will remain in Pramac Racing at least another year, but he could then decide to divert to other manufacturers if an official option should come out.
He did not hide a certain discontent over the decision of the Borgo Panigale leaders. At the beginning of the championship he had maximum confidence from the Emilian brand, then the results of Bastianini and the problems that occurred in Madrid between falls and injuries, he shifted the balance towards the rider from Romagna already world champion 2020 in the Moto2. Ducati ensures a show by sharing the same box with two thoroughbreds, without fear of having to put two roosters in the same chicken coop.
Jorge Martin loses the ballot with Enea Bastianini
The Misano GP proved to be particularly difficult for Jorge Martin which did not go beyond 9th place. So much so that it is called the “hardest weekend of his MotoGP career“. Dominating the race were the two brand colleagues Pecco Bagnaia and Enea Bastianini who always showed excellent performances on the Romagna circuit. “Overall it was a difficult weekend, I struggled in all the sessions“.
Some solutions were found in the Misano tests of the following days, especially improving the braking phase, but this track has always proved hostile to the team from Madrid Pramac. Did Ducati’s decision affect your performance? “No“, Stigmatized Martin. “Misano has never been the best track for me and I always try to give my best. People can say what they want. When something goes wrong, we always try to find an explanation. But I don’t think it was for that“.
Few innovations are being examined by the pilots Ducati during the two days of IRTA tests, the engineers in particular are working on a new evolution frame and some aerodynamic details. The bulk of the 2023 prototype will arrive in the Valencia test and in the next preseason. “I did a great test, the team is satisfied. I’m just trying to focus on myself and be competitive with the same bike that others have“.
