Jorge Martin Wins 2024 MotoGP Championship

Jorge Martin has been crowned the 2024 MotoGP world champion after finishing third in the Solidarity Grand Prix in Barcelona, despite Francesco Bagnaia winning the race. Martin, riding for the Pramac Racing team, secured the title with a total of 32 podiums throughout the season, finishing 10 points ahead of Bagnaia, who won his 11th race of the season. This victory marks Martin as the first independent team rider to win the championship in the MotoGP era. The final race was relocated to Barcelona due to severe flooding in Valencia, and all proceeds from the event went to the Valencia relief fund. Meanwhile, Bagnaia won the 2024 BMW M Award for being the fastest qualifier, concluding a competitive season highlighted by his six pole positions. The season's conclusion underscored both sporting triumphs and the community's resilience in the face of adversity.