Jorge Martin Had Not Wanted To Race Again

JAKARTA - Jorge Martin, who is the 2024 MotoGP world champion, admitted that he had refused to race again after he lost the title race in 2023.

At that time the Spaniard competed fiercely with Francesco Bangaia. The two then returned to compete this year and Martin came out victorious.

"After last season's end I had a mental problem. I don't want to race anymore. A lot of fear arises. I don't know why, but the fear arises," Martin said driving Crash.

The hunt for the title in 2023 lasted until the final series in Valencia, Spain. Bagnaia locked the title after winning the Grand Prix.

The Italian racer collected a total of 467 points at the time. He managed to defend his world title with a 39-point lead from Martin.

Martin admitted that he was reluctant to return to the race track for fear of not being able to compete and could not win again after an extraordinary season against Bagnaia.

"I'm not motivated. I'm fast but I don't have any motivation. I'm just doing my job. They pay me, but I'm just doing my job," he said.

Martin then made history this year by becoming the first independent team rider to win a world championship in the modern era.

Similar to last season, Martin and Bagnaia competed for the title until the last series to take place at Barcelona after Valencia was canceled due to flash floods.

Martin will not race for the Pramac team again in the coming season after deciding to move to Aprilia. He crossed into the team after failing to join the Ducati manufacturer with Bagnaia.