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Marc Marquez is the only rider on the MotoGP grid with more than a single premier-class title to his name – and he’s betting on new title leader Jorge Martin to keep that trend alive.
Jorge Martin took the lead in the standings by winning the Mandalika Sprint race, ending Francesco Bagnaia’s reign as champion. This victory marked the seventh consecutive race in which Martin outperformed Bagnaia, giving him a seven-point advantage heading into the grand prix. Despite riding a factory bike, Martin is not under the pressure of defending a title, unlike Bagnaia. Marc Marquez praised Martin’s performance, highlighting the impact of the pressure that comes with defending a championship. Marquez himself crashed out of the race and admitted that even if he had finished, he would not have scored points due to the high pace of the race. injured riders Luca Marini and Marco Bezzecchi, who recently underwent surgery on their collarbones, joined Martin on the podium. Marquez commended their performance, acknowledging the fine balance between being a superhero and taking unnecessary risks.
Source: Crash
