Sepang MotoGP Test: A worry for Ducati’s rivals - Jorge Martin confirms 2023 engine ‘much better’

Despite the 2022 Ducati winning the MotoGP title in the hands of Francesco Bagnaia and dominating the season for large parts, Pramac rider Jorge Martin believes the Italian manufacturer is well positioned to be the leading brand once again.
Jorge Martin, Ducati MotoGP Sepang 2023
Jorge Martin, Ducati MotoGP Sepang 2023

Martin was one of the most impressive riders on day-one of the Sepang MotoGP Test as he led the way until the closing stages when 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Enea Bastianini was first to overhaul the Spaniard.

Time attacks from 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Marco Bezzecchi and 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Maverick VInales then relegated the Spaniard down to fourth, but nonethe💫less, Mar🥃tin looked very strong.

That level of performance has so far continued on day-two as he currently leads the way once again, this time from RNF Aprilia rider 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Miguel Oliveira

One of the reasons for his impressive performance has 𒅌been the new engine, which Martin has confirmed is ‘much better’ then the previous model.

"I just reconfirmed that the 2023 engine is much better than the 22," said Martin following day-one. "This was a great step in all the areas. I felt much better. We just need to work f𝕴rom zero on the maps and electronics because it’s different. 

"Then the🍃 fairing but I’m not sure it’s better. We have two different options and one I don’t like. The other one is the same. 

"There’s still a lot of things to try and a lotꩲ of pieces. Today I was the rider who did the mo⛎st laps, almost."

When asked what part of the bike is the new engine helping him with the most, Martin stated that tyre reliability has become a strength, whi🌞ch could be key to his success in the longer races as Martꦫin is already expected to be a strong candidate during the Sprint races.  

"I feel better in terms of re💃liability of the tyre and managing the tyre," added Martin. "I feel we are better and improving a lot. This is the main point."

Although a damp track affected on-track action early on during🦂 da𓆏y-two, Martin has managed to set a lap time quicker than what he managed on Friday. 

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