Jorge Martin on sprint battle with Marc Marquez as rival's airbag deployed: 'It was now or never!'
The injured Aprilia rider turned heads with his display in the Qatar MotoGP sprint race
Jorge Martin secured a remarkable third-place finish in the Qatar MotoGP sprint race on Saturday, despite battling a fractured wrist. The Spaniard, who qualified 11th, overcame his injury to deliver a strong performance after Francesco Bagnaia's accident caused an early red flag. Choosing a soft rear tyre for the restart, Martin capitalized on the chaos created by Marc Marquez's airbag deployment and a subsequent clash with Marco Bezzecchi.
Martin seized the opportunity, overtaking Di Giannantonio to finish third. Despite the intense effort, he expressed pride in achieving third place, calling it a victory in itself. The sprint result puts Marquez in a position to clinch the world championship only if Martin fails to score. For Martin, the win was a testament to his resilience, particularly after a disappointing qualifying session on Friday.
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