Championship leader Jorge Martin suggested on Thursday that his nearest rival and close friend Francesco Bagnaia should give him some advice on how to close out his first title at this weekend's Grand Prix of Barcelona.

Only mathematics has not yet awarded Jorge Martin the 2024 MotoGP title, even though the 24-point lead over Francesco Bagnaia ahead of him in Barcelona is a significant advantage. So much so

Reigning MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia has the odds stacked against him in the championship going into the final race of the season in Barcelona, but said on Thursday he would not hold it against title rival Jorge Martin if the Spaniard wins.

Jorge Martin is in control of the MotoGP World Championship as the riders prepare for the final race of the season.

Jorge Martin claims not obsessing over the MotoGP title has helped put him on the verge of a historic world championship victory this weekend. The Pramac rider’s race-by-race tactic faces its toughest test in the new Barcelona MotoGP finale, where he or reigning champion Francesco Bagnaia will walk away with the crown.

Factory Ducati MotoGP rider Francesco Bagnaia believes he has done a “better job” than Pramac’s Jorge Martin in terms of pure results this season but would be “happy” if his rival is crowned champion.

The 2024 season finale awaits as Jorge Martin holds a 24-point lead over Francesco Bagnaia in the MotoGP standings ahead

Jorge Martin can seal the 2024 MotoGP title in the Malaysian Grand Prix after his nearest rival Francesco Bagnaia crashed out of Saturday's sprint race at Sepang. In what many see as the decisive moment in their championship scrap,