Ex-MotoGP world champion is now only a single point behind Aprilia teammate Marco Bezzecchi in the riders’ standings.By ReutersPublished On 10 May 202610 May 2026Jorge Martin charged from seventh on the grid to win the French Grand Prix on Sunday, claiming his first MotoGP victory in 588 days, while moving within striking distance of his Aprilia teammate Marco Bezzecchi in the championship battle.The Spaniard, who endured a forgettable 2025 season plagued by crashes and injuries, overtook race leader Bezzecchi with three laps remaining to secure his first win since winning the 2024 title.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list“It’s unbelievable. I still can’t say it enough times, because I’m so, so grateful to all the fans,” an emotional Martin said.“But for sure I have to remember my family, my team, my girlfriend, my dog – all the people that were with me all this time. I don’t have words!”The victory moved Martin to within one point of championship leader Bezzecchi after five rounds.Ogura makes history for JapanAi Ogura completed the podium in third for Aprilia’s satellite team, Trackhouse, giving the Italian manufacturer its first-ever podium sweep, while he became the first Japanese rider on the podium in 14 years.“What can I say, it just feels amazing… It was not an easy race, but good race pace and I’m super happy,” Ogura said.Ducati had another Sunday to forget, with reigning champion Marc Marquez missing the race after fracturing his foot in Saturday’s sprint crash, while teammate and polesitter Francesco Bagnaia crashed while in second place.Bagnaia had a poor start, allowing Bezzecchi to take the lead while home favourite Fabio Quartararo moved up to second.Martin, unlike his lightning start in Saturday’s sprint where he jumped from eighth to first in t …
