Jorge Martin leads MotoGP standings amid fitness concerns
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 11:44 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Jorge Martin has ascended to the top of the MotoGP standings following a third-place finish at the Dutch Grand Prix. Despite taking over the points lead, Martin expressed that he is not fully fit, citing ongoing physical struggles and a lack of complete understanding of his bike. The change in standings comes as former leader Marco Bezzecchi retired early in the race due to a crash. With the championship race still wide open, Martin leads Bezzecchi by seven points with the Sachsenring round next month representing race 11 of the season.
- •Martin moved to the top of the championship after the Dutch GP.
- •He faces physical challenges and seeks better setup with his bike.
- •Marco Bezzecchi crashed out early in the race.
- •Martin leads Bezzecchi by seven points heading into Sachsenring.
- •Top eight riders in the standings are within 63 points of each other.
- 11:44 AMMotorsport.com — Jorge Martin dismisses points lead: I’m not feeling 100% physically or on the bike
- 11:44 AMYahoo Sports — Jorge Martin dismisses points lead: I’m not feeling 100% physically or on the bike
"Jorge Martin says leading the MotoGP standings after the Dutch Grand Prix is largely immaterial to him, insisting his priority remains returning to full fitness and fully understanding the Aprilia. Martin moved to the top of the championship with a third-place finish at Assen, with erstwhile points leader Marco Bezzecchi retiring on lap 2 after a crash. It marks a notable shift in the ...Keep reading
"Martin is still feeling below his best, both physically and on the bike, despite taking the points lead
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 30, 2026, 11:44 AMJorge Martin dismisses points lead: I’m not feeling 100% physically or on the bike
Jorge Martin says leading the MotoGP standings after the Dutch Grand Prix is largely immaterial to him, insisting his priority remains returning to full fitness and fully understanding the Aprilia. Martin moved to the top of the championship with a third-place finish at Assen, with erstwhile points leader Marco Bezzecchi retiring on lap 2 after a crash. It marks a notable shift in the ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 11:44 AMJorge Martin dismisses points lead: I’m not feeling 100% physically or on the bike
Martin is still feeling below his best, both physically and on the bike, despite taking the points lead
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