Martin Concedes 2026 MotoGP Title Is “Already Lost” After Malaysian GP Withdrawal
The injured Aprilia rider said he could not score a point and will rest before Qatar, where he hopes to return next week.
- On Saturday, Aprilia rider Jorge Martin withdrew from the Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang after failing to overcome a fractured right wrist sustained last weekend in Australia.
- Aprilia team manager Paolo Bonora confirmed the decision, explaining that Martin lacked necessary braking strength due to the fractured radius bone causing significant pain during racing.
- "I wasn't efficient for riding for 20 laps," Martin said, noting he could ride with almost no pain for one lap but lost consistency afterward, forcing recovery prioritization.
- The withdrawal leaves Martin 10 points behind championship leader Marc Marquez, who could extend his advantage to 47 points if he wins both races this weekend.
- Returning to Spain to recover, Martin targets 80% fitness for next week's Qatar Grand Prix, though he declared the title fight "over.
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