PIC: Jorge Martin drags his shoulder in Catalunya FP1

Jorge Martin gets his shoulder down on the way to the top of the FP1 timesheets.

Jorge Martin, shoulder down, Catalan MotoGP 2024
Jorge Martin, shoulder down, Catalan MotoGP 2024

It’s a sight that never fails to impress: Forget dragging knees and elbows, at Catalunya the MotoGP riders can even get their shoulder down.

It’s aided by the kerbs, but - as this picture by Gold & Goose shows - title leader Jorge Martin is currently MotoGP’s shoulder-down king.

The Pramac rider appeared to almost lie down on the asphalt on his way to the top of the FP1 timesheets.

Martin starts round six holding a 38-point title lead, meaning he will still be on top of the standings whatever happens this weekend.

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