‘He’s Jealous Me’ Jorge Martin Accuses Pecco Bagnaia and Pedro Acosta NOT join to Podium’s celebrating in Indonesia with him
Jorge Martin has voiced his frustration after a tense post-race situation at the Indonesia Grand Prix 2024, accusing fellow riders Pecco Bagnaia and Pedro Acosta of deliberately skipping the podium celebration after his impressive victory. Martin, who finished on top of the podium, expressed his disappointment over what he described as an “unfair” and unsportsmanlike gesture by his rivals.
In a candid post-race interview, Martin didn’t hold back, saying, “It’s unfair. After such a competitive race, we should all be up there celebrating together. Not showing up sends the wrong message to the fans and to the sport.” The incident has raised eyebrows across the MotoGP community, as podium celebrations are traditionally a time for riders to acknowledge each other’s efforts, regardless of on-track rivalries.
Pecco Bagnaia, who finished second, and Pedro Acosta, who completed the race in third, were notably absent during the customary podium photo session. Their absence has fueled speculation about tensions between the riders, particularly as the season intensifies and the championship battle heats up.
While neither Bagnaia nor Acosta have publicly commented on their decision to skip the podium celebration, insiders suggest that there may have been personal or competitive reasons behind the move. Some fans are speculating that Bagnaia and Acosta may have felt slighted by Martin’s aggressive racing style, which has been a point of contention throughout the season.
Martin, however, downplayed any on-track disputes, insisting that podium etiquette should rise above any race-day rivalries. “We all race hard, but at the end of the day, we’re professionals. Celebrating on the podium is part of that professionalism,” he added.
The incident has sparked debate among MotoGP enthusiasts, with some defending Bagnaia and Acosta’s right to make their own decisions about the celebration, while others have echoed Martin’s sentiments, arguing that skipping the podium is a sign of poor sportsmanship.
As the MotoGP season continues, the rivalry between these top riders is likely to intensify, and this latest episode only adds to the growing drama on and off the track. Fans will be watching closely to see how the relationships between Martin, Bagnaia, and Acosta evolve in the races to come, and whether this tension will spill over into future competitions.
