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Jorge Martin credits Marc Marquez’s injury advice: “He told me who he thought was the best, and I went for it.”
Jorge Martin is closely trailing his Aprilia teammate Marco Bezzecchi in the world championship standings heading into the Spanish MotoGP at Jerez this weekend. Just a few months ago, Martin faced uncertainty due to complications from a fractured collarbone, but advice from Marc Marquez led him to successful surgery in December. Despite missing the opening pre-season test, Martin has shown strong performances, including a Sprint win and a second place at COTA. Aprilia’s stellar start in the 2026 season has them leading in all three world championships, but Martin anticipates a tough challenge at Jerez, where he has yet to secure a grand prix finish. Martin remains cautious about discussing a title challenge, preferring to focus on taking each race as it comes and seeing where it leads.
