Martin has nothing to lose in Malaysia but a Marquez double would end title race - Hodgson column

Jorge Martin has been cleared to race this weekend in Malaysia after a medical test, despite breaking his wrist a week after the Phillip Island sprint. The MotoGP championship context makes riding at the limit a high-stakes decision, with Sepang described as one of the most physically demanding tracks on the calendar. The column argues that while it’s one thing to be able to ride, it’s harder to finish in the points and challenge Marc Marquez under today’s tighter margins. It cites a “perfect storm” involving Marquez’s tactics, pressure from Alex Marquez, and a tiny mistake hitting the curb. The piece frames Marquez as calmer and more calculated, aiming to extend his 10-point lead.