News Summary
- Jorge Martín leads Marc Márquez by 19 points in the 2026 MotoGP standings ahead of the San Marino Grand Prix.
- The Aprilia rider says being at the top is important for the team but “neither a priority nor a decisive factor” because the margins remain small.
- Martín has led the championship since the Dutch GP, with his biggest advantage reaching 31 points after the British GP.
Jorge Martín believes that, while important, leading the MotoGP championship at this stage of the season is neither a priority nor a decisive factor. The Aprilia rider holds a 19-point advantage over Marc Márquez in the standings heading into the San Marino Grand Prix.
Martín took the championship lead at the Dutch GP and has remained at the top ever since. However, the 2024 MotoGP champion’s biggest advantage was 31 points, achieved immediately after the British GP.
Ahead of the San Marino and Rimini Riviera Grand Prix, Martín highlighted the importance of Aprilia’s home race and said he arrives at Misano with “clear objectives”.
“Misano GP is always special when you are with an Italian team, and together with Aprilia and the fans, I’m sure it will be a great weekend,” Martín said. “We are going to a track I like after doing a good job in Aragón, and we have clear objectives,” he added.
Martín plays down championship lead
The Aprilia rider acknowledged that topping the standings matters to the team, but insisted that the position itself does not carry decisive weight with seven rounds still remaining.
“Leading the standings is important for the whole Aprilia team, but we have already seen that, because of the small differences, it is neither a priority nor a determining factor,” Martín said.
“We need to keep focusing on our work. I can’t wait to get on the RS-GP26 and do my best in Aprilia’s home race,” he concluded.
MotoGP returns from September 11-13 for the San Marino and Rimini Riviera Grand Prix at Misano, the 14th round of the 2026 season. GRANDE PRÊMIO will follow the full weekend schedule across all World Championship categories.
FAQ
How many points does Jorge Martín lead Marc Márquez by in MotoGP?
Martín leads Márquez by 19 points heading into the San Marino and Rimini Riviera Grand Prix at Misano.
How long has Jorge Martín led the 2026 MotoGP standings?
Martín has been at the top of the championship since the Dutch Grand Prix. His biggest lead was 31 points after the British GP.
When is the next MotoGP race?
The San Marino and Rimini Riviera Grand Prix takes place from September 11-13 at Misano, with the race scheduled for Sunday, September 13.
