Martin leads MotoGP title race into Mandalika by two points

Jorge Martin enters the Mandalika MotoGP weekend leading the championship by two points and says he would accept winning the 2026 title with just one grand prix victory. The Aprilia rider has won once this season, at Le Mans, and is seeking to stay in contention through the final round. Martin reclaimed the standings lead after the Japanese Grand Prix, where Marc Marquez narrowed the gap. The race in Indonesia is the next contest in a title fight that remains close, with six rounds left, according to the pre-race reports. The supplied information does not establish the Mandalika race result. Martin said his goal was to get the most out of the weekend rather than chase all 37 points available across the sprint and grand prix. He noted that tyre performance, bike setup and strong rivals would affect the outcome. He also said he believes he has the speed to win again, while emphasizing that he intends to remain in the title fight until the season ends. Aprilia CEO Massimo Rivola said the team has two riders in contention: Martin and Marco Bezzecchi, whom he placed 42 points behind the leader.