Martin statement to Bagnaia after Austria moto GP: “he Is Not Faster Than Me Despite Austria MotoGP win, i have a…”
**Jorge Martin Refutes Francesco Bagnaia’s Superiority Despite Austrian GP Defeat**
Jorge Martin of Pramac Racing remains resolute in his belief that he is racing on equal terms with Francesco Bagnaia, despite the latter’s dominant performance at the MotoGP Austrian Grand Prix.
Bagnaia, riding for Ducati, claimed a decisive victory at the Red Bull Ring, pulling ahead of Martin on lap 2 of the 28-lap race and securing a comfortable 2.2-second win.
This result not only marked another strong showing for the reigning two-time world champion but also propelled him to a five-point lead in the championship standings.
Bagnaia’s performance was complemented by his victory in the Saturday sprint, further extending his lead over 
Despite these results, Martin insists that speed alone does not account for Bagnaia’s success. He attributes the gap in the Austrian GP to Bagnaia’s strategic advantage early in the race.
Martin highlighted that while both riders are equally matched in terms of speed, the crucial difference lay in Bagnaia’s ability to capitalize on the first two laps.
“I think in terms of speed we are equal; it’s really difficult to see the difference,” Martin said. “You could see that in qualifying yesterday, where Pecco and I were a step in front of the rest.” He noted that both riders have access to each other’s data, making it challenging to gain a competitive edge.
Martin pointed out that his front tire began to deteriorate significantly, which hindered his ability to keep pace. “I was 10 laps behind, quite easy to follow him,” Martin explained, “but from one lap to another, all that effort was gone because my front tire said, ‘we stop here.’ We need to work a little bit better.”
Although Martin acknowledged Bagnaia’s current superiority in MotoGP, he expressed confidence in his own abilities and the potential for a comeback.
“With everything that happened during the weekend, I have to be happy,” he said, expressing frustration with his inability to secure victory despite feeling strong and competitive.
Martin remains hopeful and determined to improve his performance, aiming to close the gap in the upcoming round at Aragon. “I’m really frustrated because I feel I had the potential to win today as well,” he admitted.
“But Pecco seems to be a little bit better at the moment. I think I did a good race, I did a good start, but once I was in second, I lost all my possibilities for the victory.”
Looking ahead, Martin is focused on refining his strategy and maintaining his competitive edge. “Overall, I did a good race, and even at the end, I had a good pace—clearly a big difference compared to the rest. It now seems Pecco and I are a step forward.”
Martin’s determination to analyze and improve his approach highlights his commitment to challenging Bagnaia and reclaiming his place at the front of the MotoGP grid.
With the next round in Aragon approaching, Martin is prepared to take the lessons learned from Spielberg and push for a stronger performance.
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