Jorge Martin Wins 2024 MotoGP Championship

Jorge Martin of Prima Pramac Racing has clinched his first MotoGP World Championship title, finishing third in the season-ending Solidarity Grand Prix in Barcelona. Despite Francesco Bagnaia's victory, Martin's strategic race ensured he maintained his lead in the standings, finishing with 508 points, 10 ahead of Bagnaia. Martin entered the final race with a comfortable 19-point lead, requiring only a top-nine finish to secure the championship. This marks a historic achievement as he becomes the first rider from an independent team to win the title in the modern MotoGP era. The final race was notably moved to Barcelona due to catastrophic floods in Valencia earlier this season. Martin's journey to the championship is further highlighted by a near career-ending crash in 2021, from which he made an inspiring comeback.