Jorge Martin on sprint battle with Marc Marquez as rival's airbag deployed: 'It was now or never!'
Jorge Martin was a deeply satisfied rider after his startling ride to third place in the Qatar MotoGP sprint race on Saturday evening - an effort that drew praise from those he battled. Less comfortable with his fractured wrist on Saturday than he had been on Friday, the Spaniard managed to overdeliver in the sprint after qualifying a disappointing 11th. Read Also: MotoGPJorge ... Keep reading
Jorge Martin expressed satisfaction with his third-place finish in the Qatar MotoGP sprint race on Saturday. The Spaniard overcame a poor qualifying performance to claim the position after an airbag deployment on lap four, courtesy of a crash involving Marc Marquez and Marco Bezzecchi. Martin overtook Fabio Di Giannantonio and engaged in a brief battle with Marquez, ultimately finishing third.
While pleased with the result, Martin admitted to being concerned about the upcoming Qatar Grand Prix, where he faces a 22-lap challenge after qualifying 11th.
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