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Martin forced to give up MotoGP Sprint victory
The rider crossed the line first, but a track-limits penalty took the win away from him.
11 October 2026 1 min read 23 views
Jorge Martin could not celebrate victory in the MotoGP Sprint. The rider crossed the finish line first, but race direction detected a track-limits infringement and handed him a penalty.
The decision changed the final classification, awarding victory to the nearest rival. The episode highlights how decisive violations can be in short races: just a few metres beyond the line can erase a result that has already been secured.