During the Malaysian Grand Prix on Saturday, Francesco Bagnaia acknowledged that the MotoGP world championship is now Jorge Martin’s to lose.
Following a crash in the sprint race, Bagnaia, a two-time champion, now trails his Spanish competitor by 29 points in the standings.
Martin’s impressive performance in Malaysia strengthens his hold on the title as the season nears its end.
Bagnaia’s crash, a setback for the Italian rider, means Martin’s consistent success puts him within reach of the world championship title.
