Australia proved a pivotal moment in 2023 for Martin in his title hopes, as his gamble to go on the soft rear tyre ultimately backfired in a massive way. On Friday in the 2024 edition of the Australian GP, Martin’s weekend faced major peril.

Six-times MotoGP champion Marc Marquez put on a master class to win the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix ahead of world championship leader Jorge Martin at the Phillip Island on Sunday.

However, the main headlines at the start came from Marquez after a tear-off caused his GP23 to wheelspin off the line, dropping down the order and leaving the Number 93 with plenty of work to do. The eight-time World Champion began to gain positions straight away,

Marc Marquez returns to winning ways as he beat Jorge Martin in a head-to-head duel in the Australian Grand Prix.

Jorge Martin of Prima Pramac Racing led from lap one to the chequered flag to win the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix sprint on Saturday, stretching his world championship lead over two-times MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia.

Spain's Jorge Martin extended his championship lead to 16 points over title rival Francesco Bagnaia on Saturday after leading from start to finish in a windswept Australian MotoGP sprint race.

Six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez wins the Australian Grand Prix as fellow Spaniard Jorge Martin finishes second to stretch his overall lead.

PHILLIP ISLAND, Australia (Reuters) -Six-times MotoGP champion Marc Marquez put on a master class to win the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix ahead of world championship leader Jorge Martin at Phillip Island on Sunday.