Cheste’s Sprint Race Key

1. Jorge Martin acted as Jorge Martin.

On the morning of Q2, Martin did something “unusual” to himself. When I turned Jorge into Jorge Martin in the afternoon race, he did a great job. A strong victory and an open championship for tomorrow. The way he ran made me think, “Yes, I can do it!” of fans. It’s difficult because it’s 14 points out of 25, but…

2. First round “confusion”.

Bagnaia took advantage of his starting grid position and reached the end of the straight first. Vinales passed him at the second corner. Martín was the next to be hit by the bike, and in an attempt to avoid him he went wide and was overtaken by Binder and Marquez. He crossed the finish line in fifth place on the first lap.

3. Rear tire selection.

Martin and Binder’s choice of the softest version of the rear tire proved to be a good one, compared to the medium compound fitted by Maverick Viñales and Pecco Bagnaia. Tomorrow, the number of race laps will be doubled, so rear mediums will be the tires used.

4. Marc Marquez’s attitude.

If Marquez claimed in Qatar two weeks ago that he went after Martin and stopped him to avoid chaos, here Marc revealed everything. The proof is the black tire mark on Jorge’s shoulder as he finishes the race. Anything can happen tomorrow as Marquez will give it his all.

5. Fucking pressure.

After the race, three drivers were penalized for failing to comply with minimum tire pressures. Marini and Morbidelli received a three-second penalty on the goal line. There is a race tomorrow, and it will be a factor that will greatly change the outcome on the course.Sanctions will only be known after the race is over.