Martin emerged on high in an epic battle with fellow Ducati riders Francesco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez to win the French Grand Prix, extending his lead within the championship to 38 factors after 5 rounds.
The win on Sunday accomplished an ideal weekend for the Spaniard, who topped observe on Friday, claimed pole place in qualifying and grabbed most factors from the dash race on Saturday.
The outcome couldn’t have come at a greater time for the Pramac rider, with Ducati at the moment evaluating whether or not to advertise him to the manufacturing unit group subsequent yr instead of incumbent Enea Bastianini or signal six-time champion Marquez as an alternative.
However Martin thinks his present performances may have no bearing on the place he rides subsequent yr, as he feels his previous outcomes are already sufficient to justify a spot alongside Bagnaia subsequent yr.
“I do not suppose I’ve something to display,” he mentioned following his success at Le Mans.
“About my future, I can say that the issues that may occur within the subsequent races will not change. Even when I win, even when I crash, I already did what I needed to do and I’m actually glad about my efficiency.
Pressed additional if his win on Sunday despatched a giant message to Ducati, he mentioned: “For certain, it is essential I believe, perhaps it is clearer. However I believe it will not change.
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“I’m the identical rider as yesterday, identical rider as Thursday. In the event that they should take a choice they have already got [enough to] select, and no matter it’s it is going to be good.
“I actually wish to go to the Ducati manufacturing unit group but when they do not need me for no matter purpose that we do not know, then I’ll give my expertise to different individuals.”
Martin celebrated his conquer Marquez and Bagnaia by smashing the visor on his GP24, with the damaged glass falling on monitor as he approached the opening activate the cool-down lap.
The 26-year-old admitted that he did have some doubts about his skills going into the race, however was elated to showcase himself that he’s at the moment the most effective rider within the discipline.
“All of the riders have some doubts earlier than beginning a race,” he mentioned. “I do know I am sturdy however typically I’ve too many doubts. Perhaps I do not understand how good I’m.
“After I crossed the end line I used to be like, ‘who’s the #1? who’s the #1?’.”
