Jorge Martín became the MotoGP World Champion in 2024, but the year started off as a major psychological challenge for the rider, following the narrow loss of the 2023 title.
In an interview with the Nude Project podcast, the Spanish rider from Prima Pramac Racing recalled the immense confidence he had during the 2023 season and how not winning the championship left a lasting impact: ‘Last year, I fought for the World Championship. I had so much confidence in myself – I was going to win, I was going to win, I was going to win. And I didn't win. So, of course, this was a reality check I didn't expect’.
The most challenging moment came in January, when Martín had to return to motorcycle training but found himself completely unmotivated. The emotional toll from the previous season led him to seek professional psychological support:
– When I had to start training on the bike again in January, I didn't feel like it. I didn't want to; I was sad. What happened last year deeply affected my confidence – believing you can do it and then not succeeding. I didn't feel like being on the bike. I didn't want to be on the bike. What do I do? That's when I decided to start working with a sports psychologist.
