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Martin says winning 2023 MotoGP title 'not my responsibility' after Misano double

Pramac’s Jorge Martin says it’s 'not my responsibility' within Ducati to win the 2023 MotoGP championship, despite igniting his hopes with victory in the San Marino Grand Prix.

Martin romped to his second double of the season after leading every racing lap from pole at Misano in the sprint and the main race.

With championship leader Francesco Bagnaia struggling to third in both contests due to his ongoing injury woes from his horror Barcelona crash one week ago, Martin has slashed his rival's advantage from 50 to 36 points.

Asked now if he can think about the championship, Martin says the onus is on Bagnaia as a factory team rider at Ducati - even though the Pramac runner has full works support.

“I mean, I just want to enjoy the moment,” Martin began.

“For sure, my target is to just win races. I’m not even a factory rider, so it’s not on me to win the championship.

“I don’t feel like I have that responsibility. For sure, if I have the chance – as I am having now – I will try to get it.

“But my day will come when I am a factory rider and for the moment I am not. I will try to enjoy the moment, but it’s not on me.”

Source: Autosport

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