Jorge Martin Blames Track Limits Warning for Costly Misano MotoGP Sprint Error
MotoGP championship leader Jorge Martin has admitted that a track limits warning led to a critical error, causing him to lose the Misano sprint race to rival Francesco Bagnaia. Martin, who had been in a commanding position during the race, revealed that the warning disrupted his focus, ultimately allowing Bagnaia to seize the victory.
In the highly competitive sprint, Martin was issued a track limits warning late in the race, signaling that he was close to exceeding the allowed boundaries. The warning forced him to ride more cautiously, which he believes was the decisive factor in his defeat.
“I was in a strong rhythm, but the track limits warning came, and I had to adjust,” Martin explained. “It broke my concentration, and that small hesitation gave Bagnaia the opening he needed. It’s frustrating because I had the pace to win.”
Despite his disappointment, Martin remains focused on the larger goal of maintaining his championship lead as the MotoGP season progresses. Bagnaia, meanwhile, capitalized on the moment and secured the win, tightening the championship race even further.
Martin’s setback at Misano highlights how even minor disruptions can have major consequences in the ultra-competitive world of MotoGP, where precision and concentration are key to success.
