Jorge Martin maintains MotoGP lead despite claiming underdog status
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 8:11 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Aprilia rider Jorge Martin holds the lead in the 2026 MotoGP championship standings. Martin has remained at the top of the leaderboard for over two months, following his performance at the Dutch Grand Prix in June. Despite his sustained position in the championship, Martin states he has never considered himself the favourite for the title. He moved into the top spot after a series of inconsistent results from his teammate, Marco Bezzecchi. Bezzecchi previously secured victories in four of the season's opening seven races before his recent slide in the standings.
- •Jorge Martin leads the 2026 MotoGP standings.
- •The lead was established following the Dutch Grand Prix in June.
- •Marco Bezzecchi won four of the first seven races of the season.
- •Martin maintains the top position despite his assessment of his standing in the title fight.
- 8:11 AMMotorsport.com — Jorge Martin: “I’ve never been the favourite” in MotoGP title fight
- 8:11 AMYahoo Sports — Jorge Martin: “I’ve never been the favourite” in MotoGP title fight
"Jorge Martin insists he has never been the favourite for the 2026 MotoGP title despite leading the championship for more than two months. The Aprilia rider moved to the top of the standings after June’s Dutch Grand Prix, taking advantage of a run of difficult results for team-mate Marco Bezzecchi, who had won four of the opening seven races. Martin has managed to maintain the lead in the ...Keep reading
"The Spaniard says it will be difficult to match Marco Bezzecchi and Marc Marquez, even as he vows to improve his level in the MotoGP championship battle
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External links- Motorsport.comSep 11, 2026, 8:11 AMJorge Martin: “I’ve never been the favourite” in MotoGP title fight
Jorge Martin insists he has never been the favourite for the 2026 MotoGP title despite leading the championship for more than two months. The Aprilia rider moved to the top of the standings after June’s Dutch Grand Prix, taking advantage of a run of difficult results for team-mate Marco Bezzecchi, who had won four of the opening seven races. Martin has managed to maintain the lead in the ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 8:11 AMJorge Martin: “I’ve never been the favourite” in MotoGP title fight
The Spaniard says it will be difficult to match Marco Bezzecchi and Marc Marquez, even as he vows to improve his level in the MotoGP championship battle
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