Jorge Martin Wins MotoGP Sprint at Phillip Island

Jorge Martin showcased dominant performance in the Australian MotoGP sprint race at Phillip Island, leading every lap to secure his sixth sprint victory of the season and extend his championship lead over Francesco Bagnaia to 16 points. Despite Marc Marquez's efforts to challenge him, Marquez had a poor start, dropping to eighth before recovering to finish second. Enea Bastianini rounded out the podium in third, while Bagnaia could only manage fourth place after struggling to maintain pace. The race was marred by a significant crash involving Maverick Vinales and Marco Bezzecchi, both of whom were taken for medical checks but were conscious afterward. Martin's win solidifies his position as a title contender, with just three race weekends remaining in the season. As the championship battle heats up, Martin remains cautious about Marquez's potential threat in the upcoming main race.