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Aside from the abrasion on his hand he sustained on the first day of testing, Jorge Martin is confident and convinced at the end of these three days of testing in Sepang. Indeed, the Pramac rider transpires confidence in the work carried out inside the garage, where astride the Ducati he managed to get all the answers he needed.
The Spanish rider then took stock of this Malaysian test, which has come to an end.
“Unfortunately I had pain in my hand this morning - he revealed – It was difficult to ride all day without taking off the glove because it was too hot and it was difficult to keep a nice temperature on the hand. In any case, I was confident, had good pace and we reconfirmed the good things from the fairing that I felt yesterday.”
One of the topics under discussion was the fairing.
"I still have the two new versions to understand a bit but I found out which one is fitting best to my riding style. I’m happy about this. We are fast. I cannot tell you which one but for sure one of them I feel comfortable with and it’s quite similar in terms of riding style to the old one. With the other version I feel like I’m struggling a bit more, not like Pecco who likes the other one, but I’m 100% focused on what I need."
Then there is the question of the new engine.
“Also in this case there is not a huge difference, even if the 2023 is better. The new engine allows for a better connection with the rear wheel, I can trust my right wrist more than the electronics, but above all the GP23 allows you to lift up 15 meters later without losing. This is quite an aspect".
The balance for Jorge Martin is therefore positive.
“Here in Sepang we understood which choices to make and which direction to take. Last year, by comparison, the situation was unclear. Now, however, we just have to focus on the details and I'm enthusiastic, given that I have good sensations astride the GP23. Too bad about yesterday's crash, but the balance is positive, because I have the confidence I was looking for, as well as the pace. To tell the truth, I didn't think I'd be able to take such an important step forward, even if we have to wait for the last Portimao test. The long run? I don't think I will do it, because you need to be at 100% and at the moment my hand is not at its best."
