{"id":2189509,"date":"2026-10-10T09:45:50","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T06:45:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2189509"},"modified":"2026-10-10T09:45:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T06:45:50","slug":"jorge-martin-says-motogp-sprint-win-was-done-but-i-had-to-let-marc-marquez-pass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2189509","title":{"rendered":"Jorge Martin says MotoGP Sprint win \u201cwas done\u201d but \u201cI had to let Marc Marquez pass\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352773_hires-1-1600&#215;900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Jorge Martin says MotoGP Sprint win \u201cwas done\u201d but \u201cI had to let Marc Marquez pass\u201d<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Jorge Martin says the MotoGP Sprint win was \u201calready done\u201d before tyre-pressure concerns forced him to let Marc Marquez past, and then came a late mistake.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Peter McLaren <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-10-10T10:45:50+01:00\">10 Oct 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352773_hires-1-1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352773_hires-1-1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352773_hires-1-1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352773_hires-1-1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352773_hires-1-1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352773_hires-1-1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352773_hires-1-1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352773_hires-1-1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352773_hires-1-1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Why Jorge Martin had to give up a MotoGP Sprint win he felt was \u201calready done\u201d<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<aside>\n<div class=\"preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div>  Prefer Crash.Net on Google <\/div>\n<div> See our stories more often<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"button\">  Add <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>MotoGP title leader Jorge Martin dodged the first-corner chaos to take the lead of Saturday&#8217;s Mandalika Sprint from fifth on the grid.<\/p>\n<p>The Aprilia star then began building an advantage over world championship rival Marc Marquez.<\/p>\n<p>However, Martin suddenly sat up and let the Ducati rider past with five laps remaining.<\/p>\n<p>Martin later confirmed he was in danger of failing to meet MotoGP\u2019s minimum tyre-pressure regulations, forcing him to try to raise his front tyre temperature behind Marquez.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352851_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352851_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352851_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352851_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352851_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352851_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352851_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352851_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352851_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Jorge Martin leads Marc Marquez, Sprint, 2026 Indonesian MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The race looked set for a final-lap showdown, but Martin lost the rear of his RS-GP and ran wide, allowing Ai Ogura and Fabio di Giannantonio to pass.<\/p>\n<p>That left Martin fourth at the chequered flag, while Marquez\u2019s latest Sprint victory moved the reigning champion four points clear at the top of the standings.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI did not a great start, but there were four into the first corner, so it was easy for me to go into the lead,\u201d Martin told the media, including Crash.net, after the race.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThen I tried to push, and I was able to make a big gap to Marc. From that point I was just trying to manage the distance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut then I realised that I was under the [tyre] pressure. I just tried to push more, trying to warm up the front tyre a bit more, but I wasn&#8217;t into the zone, let&#8217;s say.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352850_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352850_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352850_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352850_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352850_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352850_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352850_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352850_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352850_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Jorge Martin chases leader Marc Marquez, Sprint, 2026 Indonesian MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cSo I had to let Marc pass. And from that point, everything started to go a bit difficult, even if I was trying to be close to make a move into the last lap.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat&#8217;s why I did a mistake in two laps to go, and then all the chances were gone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Martin denied Aprilia had been caught out because starting fifth made it more likely he would spend the early laps in traffic rather than clear air.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNo, we never risk with the tyre pressure. I don&#8217;t know why today we were out,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>MotoGP rules require riders to remain above the minimum tyre pressure for 30% of Sprint race laps, or face an eight-second post-race penalty.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/title-chase-sprint-mandalika_0.png?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/title-chase-sprint-mandalika_0.png?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/title-chase-sprint-mandalika_0.png?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/title-chase-sprint-mandalika_0.png?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/title-chase-sprint-mandalika_0.png?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/title-chase-sprint-mandalika_0.png?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/title-chase-sprint-mandalika_0.png?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/title-chase-sprint-mandalika_0.png?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/title-chase-sprint-mandalika_0.png?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>MotoGP title chase after Mandalika Sprint: Points per race (top 8 riders).<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Peter McLaren<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cI think here it&#8217;s quite difficult with the humidity, and maybe it changed from yesterday. But, honestly, we didn&#8217;t risk,\u201d Martin added.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSometimes it happens. It didn&#8217;t happen to me a lot in the last few years, but today was one of the days.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo it&#8217;s for sure something we need to check, because it&#8217;s not something that\u2026 today maybe 0.1 [bar more] I was able to win the same and not be in trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<h2>&#8220;Win was already done&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>Despite the setback, Martin was confident victory over Marquez had been in the bag.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday the win was already done, let&#8217;s say,\u201d he said. \u201cThe difficult part was done, it was just to manage. So it wasn&#8217;t something I can control. If my tyre pressure is under the rule, I have to wait for the other riders.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Victory for Martin in Sunday\u2019s Indonesian Grand Prix would return him to the MotoGP championship lead.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-02a75377dfa55798f1accb1ad7c0263f2ef8ff8436b3897f31104269f2e321b7\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Fabio di Giannantonio \u201cgot hit\u201d, stuck \u201con the limiter\u201d in Turn 1 mayhem<\/li>\n<li>Marc Marquez reveals he was \u201cdizzy\u201d after Indonesia MotoGP sprint win<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cI have a big opportunity for tomorrow, and I am fast, so this is the most important thing,\u201d he said. \u201cI was able to lead with good confidence.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor sure tomorrow Marco [Bezzecchi] and Fernandez will be super strong, but so will I, so I feel we can be in the fight for a podium.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352750_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352750_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352750_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352750_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352750_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352750_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352750_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352750_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352750_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Bezzecchi, Fernandez clash, Turn 1, Sprint, 2026 Indonesian MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Pole-sitter Raul Fernandez and second-on-grid Marco Bezzecchi never made it beyond Turn 1 after a four-wide battle triggered a chain reaction at the front.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI saw they were four into the first corner, and I knew they weren&#8217;t going to make it,\u201d Martin said. \u201cSo I just waited, took the good line, and then I went through.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe lap after, the asphalt was all scratched, so I thought there were some crashes, but I didn&#8217;t realise until I finished the race when I saw Raul and Bezzecchi were out.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Earlier in the day, Martin had faced some mind games from Marquez, who followed him out of the pits for the final qualifying run and refused to pass.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cWell, I don&#8217;t get nervous when I have someone behind, so I just went for my lap because my first run wasn&#8217;t good,\u201d Martin said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnd I don&#8217;t really care about if he was behind or not. But yeah. I almost pulled away, so it was good!\u201d<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-campaign-monitor\">\n<h2>Sign up for the Crash MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>Your information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>A post shared by MotoGP\u2122 (@motogp)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"placeholder embed instagram\">\n<div>Loading this video will expose you to potential cookies and tracking by the provider<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Jorge Martin says the MotoGP Sprint win was \u201calready done\u201d before tyre-pressure concerns forced him to let Marc Marquez past, and then came a late mistake.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>MotoGP title leader Jorge Martin dodged the first-corner chaos to take the lead of Saturday&#8217;s Mandalika Sprint from fifth on the grid.<\/p>\n<p>The Aprilia star then began building an advantage over world championship rival Marc Marquez.<\/p>\n<p>However, Martin suddenly sat up and let the Ducati rider past with five laps remaining.<\/p>\n<p>Martin later confirmed he was in danger of failing to meet MotoGP\u2019s minimum tyre-pressure regulations, forcing him to try to raise his front tyre temperature behind Marquez.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352851_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352851_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352851_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352851_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352851_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352851_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352851_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352851_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352851_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Jorge Martin leads Marc Marquez, Sprint, 2026 Indonesian MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The race looked set for a final-lap showdown, but Martin lost the rear of his RS-GP and ran wide, allowing Ai Ogura and Fabio di Giannantonio to pass.<\/p>\n<p>That left Martin fourth at the chequered flag, while Marquez\u2019s latest Sprint victory moved the reigning champion four points clear at the top of the standings.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI did not a great start, but there were four into the first corner, so it was easy for me to go into the lead,\u201d Martin told the media, including Crash.net, after the race.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThen I tried to push, and I was able to make a big gap to Marc. From that point I was just trying to manage the distance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut then I realised that I was under the [tyre] pressure. I just tried to push more, trying to warm up the front tyre a bit more, but I wasn&#8217;t into the zone, let&#8217;s say.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352850_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352850_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352850_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352850_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352850_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352850_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352850_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352850_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352850_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Jorge Martin chases leader Marc Marquez, Sprint, 2026 Indonesian MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cSo I had to let Marc pass. And from that point, everything started to go a bit difficult, even if I was trying to be close to make a move into the last lap.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat&#8217;s why I did a mistake in two laps to go, and then all the chances were gone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Martin denied Aprilia had been caught out because starting fifth made it more likely he would spend the early laps in traffic rather than clear air.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNo, we never risk with the tyre pressure. I don&#8217;t know why today we were out,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>MotoGP rules require riders to remain above the minimum tyre pressure for 30% of Sprint race laps, or face an eight-second post-race penalty.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/title-chase-sprint-mandalika_0.png?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/title-chase-sprint-mandalika_0.png?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/title-chase-sprint-mandalika_0.png?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/title-chase-sprint-mandalika_0.png?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/title-chase-sprint-mandalika_0.png?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/title-chase-sprint-mandalika_0.png?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/title-chase-sprint-mandalika_0.png?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/title-chase-sprint-mandalika_0.png?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/title-chase-sprint-mandalika_0.png?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>MotoGP title chase after Mandalika Sprint: Points per race (top 8 riders).<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Peter McLaren<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cI think here it&#8217;s quite difficult with the humidity, and maybe it changed from yesterday. But, honestly, we didn&#8217;t risk,\u201d Martin added.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSometimes it happens. It didn&#8217;t happen to me a lot in the last few years, but today was one of the days.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo it&#8217;s for sure something we need to check, because it&#8217;s not something that\u2026 today maybe 0.1 [bar more] I was able to win the same and not be in trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<h2>&#8220;Win was already done&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>Despite the setback, Martin was confident victory over Marquez had been in the bag.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday the win was already done, let&#8217;s say,\u201d he said. \u201cThe difficult part was done, it was just to manage. So it wasn&#8217;t something I can control. If my tyre pressure is under the rule, I have to wait for the other riders.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Victory for Martin in Sunday\u2019s Indonesian Grand Prix would return him to the MotoGP championship lead.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-02a75377dfa55798f1accb1ad7c0263f2ef8ff8436b3897f31104269f2e321b7\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Fabio di Giannantonio \u201cgot hit\u201d, stuck \u201con the limiter\u201d in Turn 1 mayhem<\/li>\n<li>Marc Marquez reveals he was \u201cdizzy\u201d after Indonesia MotoGP sprint win<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cI have a big opportunity for tomorrow, and I am fast, so this is the most important thing,\u201d he said. \u201cI was able to lead with good confidence.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor sure tomorrow Marco [Bezzecchi] and Fernandez will be super strong, but so will I, so I feel we can be in the fight for a podium.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352750_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352750_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352750_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352750_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352750_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352750_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352750_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352750_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352750_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Bezzecchi, Fernandez clash, Turn 1, Sprint, 2026 Indonesian MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Pole-sitter Raul Fernandez and second-on-grid Marco Bezzecchi never made it beyond Turn 1 after a four-wide battle triggered a chain reaction at the front.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI saw they were four into the first corner, and I knew they weren&#8217;t going to make it,\u201d Martin said. \u201cSo I just waited, took the good line, and then I went through.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe lap after, the asphalt was all scratched, so I thought there were some crashes, but I didn&#8217;t realise until I finished the race when I saw Raul and Bezzecchi were out.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Earlier in the day, Martin had faced some mind games from Marquez, who followed him out of the pits for the final qualifying run and refused to pass.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cWell, I don&#8217;t get nervous when I have someone behind, so I just went for my lap because my first run wasn&#8217;t good,\u201d Martin said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnd I don&#8217;t really care about if he was behind or not. But yeah. I almost pulled away, so it was good!\u201d<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-campaign-monitor\">\n<h2>Sign up for the Crash MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>Your information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>MotoGP title leader Jorge Martin dodged the first-corner chaos to take the lead of Saturday&#8217;s Mandalika Sprint from fifth on the grid.<\/p>\n<p>The Aprilia star then began building an advantage over world championship rival Marc Marquez.<\/p>\n<p>However, Martin suddenly sat up and let the Ducati rider past with five laps remaining.<\/p>\n<p>Martin later confirmed he was in danger of failing to meet MotoGP\u2019s minimum tyre-pressure regulations, forcing him to try to raise his front tyre temperature behind Marquez.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352851_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352851_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352851_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352851_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352851_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352851_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352851_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352851_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352851_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Jorge Martin leads Marc Marquez, Sprint, 2026 Indonesian MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The race looked set for a final-lap showdown, but Martin lost the rear of his RS-GP and ran wide, allowing Ai Ogura and Fabio di Giannantonio to pass.<\/p>\n<p>That left Martin fourth at the chequered flag, while Marquez\u2019s latest Sprint victory moved the reigning champion four points clear at the top of the standings.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI did not a great start, but there were four into the first corner, so it was easy for me to go into the lead,\u201d Martin told the media, including Crash.net, after the race.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThen I tried to push, and I was able to make a big gap to Marc. From that point I was just trying to manage the distance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut then I realised that I was under the [tyre] pressure. I just tried to push more, trying to warm up the front tyre a bit more, but I wasn&#8217;t into the zone, let&#8217;s say.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352850_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352850_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352850_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352850_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352850_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352850_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352850_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352850_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352850_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Jorge Martin chases leader Marc Marquez, Sprint, 2026 Indonesian MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cSo I had to let Marc pass. And from that point, everything started to go a bit difficult, even if I was trying to be close to make a move into the last lap.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat&#8217;s why I did a mistake in two laps to go, and then all the chances were gone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Martin denied Aprilia had been caught out because starting fifth made it more likely he would spend the early laps in traffic rather than clear air.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNo, we never risk with the tyre pressure. I don&#8217;t know why today we were out,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>MotoGP rules require riders to remain above the minimum tyre pressure for 30% of Sprint race laps, or face an eight-second post-race penalty.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/title-chase-sprint-mandalika_0.png?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/title-chase-sprint-mandalika_0.png?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/title-chase-sprint-mandalika_0.png?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/title-chase-sprint-mandalika_0.png?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/title-chase-sprint-mandalika_0.png?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/title-chase-sprint-mandalika_0.png?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/title-chase-sprint-mandalika_0.png?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/title-chase-sprint-mandalika_0.png?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/title-chase-sprint-mandalika_0.png?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>MotoGP title chase after Mandalika Sprint: Points per race (top 8 riders).<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Peter McLaren<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cI think here it&#8217;s quite difficult with the humidity, and maybe it changed from yesterday. But, honestly, we didn&#8217;t risk,\u201d Martin added.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSometimes it happens. It didn&#8217;t happen to me a lot in the last few years, but today was one of the days.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo it&#8217;s for sure something we need to check, because it&#8217;s not something that\u2026 today maybe 0.1 [bar more] I was able to win the same and not be in trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<h2>&#8220;Win was already done&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>Despite the setback, Martin was confident victory over Marquez had been in the bag.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday the win was already done, let&#8217;s say,\u201d he said. \u201cThe difficult part was done, it was just to manage. So it wasn&#8217;t something I can control. If my tyre pressure is under the rule, I have to wait for the other riders.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Victory for Martin in Sunday\u2019s Indonesian Grand Prix would return him to the MotoGP championship lead.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-02a75377dfa55798f1accb1ad7c0263f2ef8ff8436b3897f31104269f2e321b7\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Fabio di Giannantonio \u201cgot hit\u201d, stuck \u201con the limiter\u201d in Turn 1 mayhem<\/li>\n<li>Marc Marquez reveals he was \u201cdizzy\u201d after Indonesia MotoGP sprint win<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cI have a big opportunity for tomorrow, and I am fast, so this is the most important thing,\u201d he said. \u201cI was able to lead with good confidence.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor sure tomorrow Marco [Bezzecchi] and Fernandez will be super strong, but so will I, so I feel we can be in the fight for a podium.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352750_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352750_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352750_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352750_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352750_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352750_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352750_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352750_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352750_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Bezzecchi, Fernandez clash, Turn 1, Sprint, 2026 Indonesian MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Pole-sitter Raul Fernandez and second-on-grid Marco Bezzecchi never made it beyond Turn 1 after a four-wide battle triggered a chain reaction at the front.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI saw they were four into the first corner, and I knew they weren&#8217;t going to make it,\u201d Martin said. \u201cSo I just waited, took the good line, and then I went through.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe lap after, the asphalt was all scratched, so I thought there were some crashes, but I didn&#8217;t realise until I finished the race when I saw Raul and Bezzecchi were out.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Earlier in the day, Martin had faced some mind games from Marquez, who followed him out of the pits for the final qualifying run and refused to pass.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cWell, I don&#8217;t get nervous when I have someone behind, so I just went for my lap because my first run wasn&#8217;t good,\u201d Martin said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnd I don&#8217;t really care about if he was behind or not. But yeah. I almost pulled away, so it was good!\u201d<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-campaign-monitor\">\n<h2>Sign up for the Crash MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>Your information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/motogp\/news\/1107032\/1\/jorge-martin-says-motogp-sprint-win-was-done-i-had-let-marc-pass&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352773_hires-1-1600&#215;900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Jorge Martin says MotoGP Sprint win \u201cwas done\u201d but \u201cI had to let Marc Marquez pass\u201d Jorge Martin says the MotoGP Sprint win was \u201calready done\u201d before tyre-pressure concerns forced him to let Marc Marquez past, and then came a late mistake. 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