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Jorge Martin seeks MotoGP title despite losing championship lead

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 2:44 AM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Jorge Martin seeks MotoGP title despite losing championship lead

Summary

Jorge Martin expressed his willingness to secure the 2026 MotoGP title with just one Grand Prix victory. The Aprilia rider recently lost the championship lead to Marc Marquez at Misano, where they had been level on points. Martin regained his advantage the following week in Austria and maintained it in Japan last Sunday. Martin believes he has the potential to win more races as the season continues.

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By the Numbers

•Jorge Martin is a contender for the 2026 MotoGP title.
•He lost the lead to Marc Marquez at Misano.
•Martin regained the lead in Austria before Japan.
•He expresses confidence in winning more races.

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2:44 AMMotorsport.com — Jorge Martin: “I’d sign right now to secure MotoGP title with just one grand prix win”
2:44 AMYahoo Sports — Jorge Martin: “I’d sign right now to secure MotoGP title with just one grand prix win”

What they're saying

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Jorge Martin says he would 'sign up' to clinch the 2026 MotoGP title with just one grand prix victory, even as he believes he has the potential to top more Sunday races. The Aprilia rider lost the championship lead to Marc Marquez at Misano, where the pair were level on points, but reclaimed it a week later in Austria. He maintained that advantage in Japan last Sunday, although his margin has ...Keep reading
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