Jorge Martin reveals he is happy to be in Q2, that's the important thing

The world champion made his much-anticipated return to MotoGP, qualifying directly for Q2 ahead of tomorrow's Czech Grand Prix at Brno.

Jorge Martin looked comfortable on his RS-GP despite the tricky conditions at Brno, finishing 0.721 seconds behind pacesetter Marc Marquez.

Speaking to the media, via Sportal, Martin expressed satisfaction with his performance and explained the challenges he faced in his first day back, which included his first experience riding the Aprilia in the wet.

"They pulled me in after four or five laps because I kept running off track," Martin said. "I was focused. It was my first time in the wet with this bike, so it wasn't easy. I managed to adapt to the bike, to get a feel for the tires. I'm happy to be in Q2; that's important. But the most important thing is that we are growing together and building confidence."

The world champion also stated that the private test he conducted at Misano last week was crucial in preparing for his return. This test was made possible after a rule change in MotoGP, which Aprilia strongly advocated for.

"I don't know what to expect from qualifying; we'll see what happens. I will give my best to have a good qualifying session. Hopefully, I can get a tow from a fast rider! If I have a good starting position, I will try to stay with the front group," Martin explained.