Marc Marquez: Jorge Martin was faster but overriding in Australian GP sprint

Marc Marquez said Jorge Martin had the pace advantage in Saturday’s MotoGP Australian GP sprint at Phillip Island, but he added that his title rival was “overriding” as the battle for victory intensified. The two fought fiercely across the 13-lap race, with Martin repeatedly challenging from the lead but running wide and dropping back to second. On lap eight, Marquez fended off attacks and then escaped after Martin slid into the gravel at Turn 8 from second. Marquez cruised to the chequered flag and took a 10-point championship lead. Aprilia looked strong after Friday practice, but Ducati dominated the podium, with Marco Bezzecchi fourth on Saturday’s sprint. x-rays later showed Martin fractured his forearm, ruling him out of Sunday.