It was only on the last lap that the MotoGP Thai Grand Prix was decided, with Jorge Martín prevailing in a duel with Brad Binder until the final corners. It was a hard-fought win for the Prima Pramac rider but also a relief after the events of the previous rounds.
In a press conference, the Spanish rider shared how he approached the battle with Binder (Red Bull KTM): ‘I was hearing a lot his engine out of the corner seven, so I knew he would try there. I was a bit on the limit with the tyres in that corner, so I thought he had more grip than me. But as soon he overtook me and he was in front, I saw he was also on the limit with the rear grip. So I tried to keep that distance for one lap and then overtake him back, because I didn’t want my front tyre to get really hot’.
As for the impact of this victory, Martín admitted it was a relief emotionally: ‘I think it was a big relief to finish in the top. On Saturday I wasn’t even happy, I didn’t enjoy the moment winning, I was just focused in the race. I didn’t sleep for four days and finally I will sleep well’.