Martin Withdraws From Malaysian MotoGP, Says Title Lost

Rachel Meyers · 2026-10-31T09:20:21.002Z

Martin's title chances were already hanging by a thread, but pulling out now probably saves him from worse damage later.

8 sourcesUpdated Oct 31, 20261 min read

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Aprilia’s Jorge Martin withdrew from the Malaysian MotoGP at Sepang after his fractured wrist, sustained in a crash at Phillip Island, left him unable to ride consistently or brake effectively. The 2024 champion said his title hopes were effectively over despite trailing Marc Marquez by only 10 points, and he chose not to risk worsening the injury for a likely small points return. Martin said he would keep fighting for his team and hopes to recover in time to race at next week’s Qatar Grand Prix.

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Martin's title chances were already hanging by a thread, but pulling out now probably saves him from worse damage later.

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