Jorge Martin struggles with pace during Indonesian Grand Prix practice
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 12:03 PM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
Jorge Martin faced difficulties during Friday practice at the Indonesian Grand Prix, citing tyre temperature issues. Despite finishing third overall, he trailed behind Raul Fernandez, who set a new lap record in his Aprilia. Marco Bezzecchi also outpaced Martin, who acknowledged his performance challenges in the session. The next practice session will be critical for Martin as he aims to improve ahead of the qualifying rounds.
- •Jorge Martin finished third in Friday practice at Mandalika.
- •Raul Fernandez set a new lap record in the same session.
- •Tyre temperature issues impacted Martin's performance.
- •Marco Bezzecchi also outperformed Martin.
- •Next practice session is crucial for Martin to regain competitiveness.
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"Jorge Martin has conceded he “struggled” through Friday practice at the Indonesian Grand Prix despite finishing third-quickest, attributing his difficulties to tyre temperature issues. As Raul Fernandez set the pace in Practice with a new lap record on the Trackhouse-run Aprilia, factory rider Martin finished a distant third behind the countryman and his team-mate Marco Bezzecchi, facing a ...Keep reading
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