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 end result couldn’t have come at a greater time for the Pramac rider, with Ducati presently evaluating whether or not to advertise him to the manufacturing unit group subsequent 12 months instead of incumbent Enea Bastianini or signal six-time champion Marquez as a substitute.
However Martin thinks his present performances could have no bearing on the place he rides subsequent 12 months, as he feels his previous outcomes are already sufficient to justify a spot alongside Bagnaia subsequent 12 months.
“I do not suppose I’ve something to show,” he stated following his success at Le Mans.
“About my future, I can say that the issues that can 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 stated: “For positive, it is necessary I feel, perhaps it is clearer. However I feel it will not change.
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“I’m the identical rider as yesterday, similar rider as Thursday. In the event that they should take a choice they have already got [enough to] select, and no matter it’s will probably be good.
“I actually wish to go to the Ducati manufacturing unit group but when they do not need me for no matter motive 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 observe 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 presently one of the best rider within the discipline.
“All of the riders have some doubts earlier than beginning a race,” he stated. “I do know I am sturdy however typically I’ve too many doubts. Perhaps I do not know the way good I’m.
“Once I crossed the end line I used to be like, ‘who’s the number one? who’s the number one?’.”