Jorge Martín is under no illusions about the scale of the task he faces in trying to defend a shrinking MotoGP title lead against Marc Marquez this season.
What happened?
Jorge Martín holds the world championship advantage by 14 points over fellow Aprilia rider Ai Ogura heading into the summer break. However, reigning MotoGP champion Marc Marquez is now just 18 points behind after completing another Sprint and grand prix double at the Sachsenring. The Ducati rider was more than 100 points off the championship lead only four rounds ago.
Why it matters for Jorge Martín
For Martín, beating Marquez to the MotoGP title means overcoming "the best rider in history", but he believes he can fight "when I am 100%". The 2024 title winner has claimed just two grand prix podiums since his victory at Le Mans in May.
What comes next?
Martín, who won the 2024 title with Pramac Ducati, will try to give his 100% at home and improve himself every day. If he's able to fight with Marquez, it will be incredible, if he's able to fight to the end. "Let's see. At the moment, he's on a much better level than us, but I think when I am on 100% with the bike, I can be fighting with for sure Marc," Martín said.
The stakes are high
If Martín can win Aprilia's first MotoGP title, the #1 plate would move with him to Yamaha next season. The pressure is on for Martín to perform, but he's confident in his ability to overcome the reigning champion.
The battle for the title
The MotoGP title battle is heating up, with Martín and Marquez locked in a fierce contest. The two riders will face off in the coming rounds, with Martín determined to defend his title and Marquez looking to claim his seventh MotoGP championship.
The road to victory
Martín will need to dig deep and find his best form if he's to overcome Marquez and secure the title. With just a few rounds left in the season, the pressure is on for Martín to deliver.
The final push
The final push for the MotoGP title is underway, with Martín and Marquez set to face off in the coming rounds. The stakes are high, but Martín is confident in his ability to overcome the reigning champion and secure Aprilia's first MotoGP title.
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