Jorge Martín Wishes Bezzecchi All the 'Strength' and Faces Need to Improve
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- MotoGP rider Jorge Martín expressed support for his teammate Marco Bezzecchi following Bezzecchi's injury.
- Bezzecchi fractured his left collarbone during qualifying for the German Grand Prix and will undergo surgery.
- Martín acknowledged his own difficult weekend and the need for improvement, despite leading the provisional world championship standings.
Spanish rider Jorge Martín has sent his full support to his teammate Marco Bezzecchi, who suffered a fractured left collarbone during MotoGP qualifying for the German Grand Prix. Bezzecchi's injury will require surgery and is considered a significant absence for the team.
I want to send all my strength to Marco, because you don't wish a bad streak on anyone, and I know what it's like to be there.
Martín, currently leading the provisional world championship standings, acknowledged his own struggles during the race weekend. "It hasn't been a weekend as I would have liked," Martín told reporters, noting that the team had "lost the way" and that "something wasn't working." He revealed that he raced with a "completely different bike" which showed some improvement in speed, but still falls short of his desired performance.
It hasn't been a weekend as I would have liked. We lost the way because something wasn't working.
Despite the personal challenges and the setback for his teammate, Martín is focused on improving his performance. He indicated that further steps are needed to reach his goals. The incident highlights the unpredictable nature of motorsport, where rider form and physical condition play crucial roles in championship contention.
I ran with a completely different bike and it worked. Speed has improved a little. It's still far from what I would like, and we need to take another step tomorrow.
Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.