Fans Fed Up as Jorge Martin Causes Prima Pramac Racing to Drop $50 Million After ‘Stupid’ Change at San Marino MotoGP
Jorge Martin has come under heavy criticism from fans and within the MotoGP community after a costly mistake during the San Marino GP, where an ill-timed and controversial bike change led to a massive financial loss for his team, Prima Pramac Racing. The team is reportedly facing a $50 million drop in sponsorship and potential earnings as a direct result of the incident.
Martin’s decision to change bikes mid-race, deemed “stupid” by some critics, significantly impacted his performance and the team’s overall standings. Fans and analysts alike were left frustrated, pointing out that the bike swap during tricky conditions was unnecessary and poorly executed.
Many fans took to social media to express their anger and disappointment, accusing Martin of throwing away a crucial race and damaging the team’s financial standing. “He’s an amazing rider, but that was a terrible decision,” one fan wrote. “It cost us the race and now millions in sponsorship.”
Prima Pramac Racing, which had high hopes for the San Marino GP, is now facing the fallout of this costly blunder, with sponsors reportedly reconsidering their commitments after the significant financial setback. While Martin has not officially addressed the controversy, the mistake has left his future with the team under scrutiny, as the financial implications are likely to affect team dynamics moving forward.
The incident adds another layer of drama to the MotoGP season, with fans eagerly waiting to see if Martin can bounce back from the backlash and help his team recover both on the track and financially.