Jorge Martin: I achieved the maximum today, Marco and Raul were faster than me

Pulse Sports Team 09:24 - 11 October 2026

Jorge Martin finished third in the Indonesian Grand Prix, reclaiming the lead in the MotoGP world championship standings heading into the final five rounds of the 2026 season.

Following the race, the Aprilia rider conceded he had achieved the maximum possible at Mandalika, having trailed teammate Marco Bezzecchi and Raul Fernandez throughout the weekend before both finished ahead of him. Martin also noted that the title showdown between himself and Marc Marquez will be fiercely contested, insisting he will give everything in the fight.

"I achieved the maximum today. Marco and Raul were stronger than me all weekend; I kept trying to catch up, but each time they took another step forward. I gave it my absolute best. "I lost a few positions at the start, but I tried to stay calm and picked off the riders ahead step by step. I stuck to my pace, stayed relaxed, and while I struggled with tyre degradation and physical fatigue in the final laps, I managed to secure a podium finish. I'm very pleased—that's three podiums in a row. We are still in the hunt and still leading the standings. It will be a tough championship, but I will give it everything I have," the 'Martinator' stated.