Madrid-born Jorge Martín took victory at the French Grand Prix with a flawless performance. From the first corner, the Ducati rider set a devastating pace at the Le Mans circuit, controlling Pecco Bagnaia and a persistent Marc Márquez. His tire management and precision on every line allowed him to open a definitive gap mid-race, making it clear who was in charge on the French track.
The technical key: tire management and surgical lines on the French asphalt 🏍️
Martín's dominance was no coincidence. His team fine-tuned the Desmosedici's setup to extract maximum performance from the rear tire without sacrificing entry into the fast corners of the French circuit. While Bagnaia struggled with rear grip in the final laps, Martín maintained a steady pace thanks to electronics that modulated power delivery. The clean lines and ability to open the throttle earlier than his rivals were decisive in building a lead that no one could reduce.
Márquez and Bagnaia, a duel to see who suffered more behind Martín 😅
While Jorge flew solo, the fight for second place seemed more like a contest to see who would get frustrated first. Bagnaia tried to grit his teeth, and Marc Márquez made feints of attack that came to nothing, like a dog barking at a car that has already left. In the end, the podium was completed by two riders who probably spent more time looking at the back of the Madrilenian's head than at the lap counter.