Jorge Martín says he did 'what was necessary,' which was 'to finish the race'

Spanish rider Jorge Martín of Aprilia RS-GP stated that his primary objective in the MotoGP Czech Republic Grand Prix was to "finish the race," despite incurring two 'long lap' penalties. Martín, who qualified second provisionally, found himself struggling with the bike's front-end throughout the weekend.

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On a weekend where I haven't found sensations with the front, every lap I did gave me a little more, a little more.

"On a weekend where I haven't found sensations with the front, every lap I did gave me a little more, a little more," Martín explained to the media present in Brno. He acknowledged that the track is particularly challenging when following other riders, a difficulty amplified after serving his penalties.

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This is a track where it has been particularly difficult going behind other riders.

Martín insisted he did "what he could" to serve the sanctions, claiming he lost "almost nothing" in terms of time. However, he admitted to losing "many positions," which he then had to gradually regain. The race felt "short, honestly," he added, expressing a desire for more time to overtake additional riders.

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And I suffered more after the two 'Long Laps'.

Despite the setbacks, Martín's determination to complete the race underscored his commitment to maximizing his performance under difficult circumstances. The penalties significantly impacted his race progression, forcing him into a recovery effort throughout the event.

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I did what I could.