As the dust settles on the Malaysian GP, the Prima Pramac Racing team is buzzing, riding high on Jorge Martín’s podium finish that has catapulted him into a commanding position ahead of the final showdown at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. With a crucial 24-point lead over Ducati’s Pecco Bagnaia, Martín finds himself on the cusp of clinching the MotoGP World Championship—if he can pull off a sprint victory on Saturday. Yet, despite the podium success, the mood in the Pramac camp is one of restraint and steely focus as the team readies for the season’s biggest test.
Celebrations at the Pramac garage are kept low-key, with every team member acutely aware that the true prize still lies ahead. Fonsi Nieto, Martín’s close advisor and former MotoGP rider, sums up the atmosphere: “Right now, we’re focused, not celebrating,” he shares, exuding both relief and determination. Nieto, who has been a steady presence by Martín’s side all season, understands the stakes and keeps Martín grounded amid the hype. “Our only objective is the title, and nothing short of that matters.”
The Malaysian GP itself was a thrilling preview of what’s to come. The race saw Martín and Bagnaia locked in an intense head-to-head duel, as each rider executed strategic moves to unsettle the other. Nieto and Pramac team owner Paolo Campinoti were left in awe by the spectacle. “Pecco tried to push Jorge into making a mistake, but he kept it clean,” Nieto remarks, underscoring the sportsmanship on display. Bagnaia himself later remarked, “I’m sporty and don’t like dirty games.” Still, Bagnaia’s late-race tactics, slowing his pace to bait Martín into risky moves, nearly tipped the balance in his favor. Martín’s team, however, kept him centered, flashing “P2 OK” on the pit board, signaling that second place was enough to keep the title within reach.
At the heart of Pramac’s strategy has been a consistent message: patience and precision. While Martín is known for his 100% approach—rarely holding back, even when advised otherwise—Nieto and the Pramac crew have reminded him to think strategically, especially with the stakes so high. “Jorge doesn’t know how to save; he knows how to drive at 100%,” Nieto notes. “When he tries to hold back, that’s when mistakes happen.” The key, he adds, is finding balance and maintaining his relentless yet controlled pace.
The Pramac team heads to Barcelona with high expectations, yet they know the finale could bring even more drama. The title fight, with Martín so close to the trophy, promises to be nothing short of a spectacle. For Campinoti and the Pramac staff, the season’s end could mark a monumental victory in MotoGP history, but the team is keeping their focus sharp. Team manager Gino Borsoi and Pramac’s technical squad echo Nieto’s sentiments, all relieved to have come through Malaysia unscathed and ready for the ultimate challenge in Spain.
With the Barcelona GP serving as the ultimate battleground, Nieto believes that fans are in for a heart-stopping event. “It’s going to be a weekend of real, high-level racing,” he predicts. Martín’s approach to Barcelona is clear—keep pushing, drive with the same intensity, and leave it all on the track. “Doing what he’s doing. Jorge is committed to driving at 100% of his ability, and he’s going to continue doing that,” Nieto asserts. The title is within reach, and Martín’s eyes are set on being crowned champion in his full-throttle style.
As the team and Martín brace for what could be a career-defining weekend, the anticipation is electric. For Prima Pramac Racing, this season has been a ladder they’ve climbed one step at a time, and they’re now at the very top, ready to claim the championship that’s been their goal all year. With a relentless drive, precise strategy, and unwavering focus, Jorge Martín and the Pramac team are on the brink of MotoGP glory.