Phillip Island deserved better

I really can't help but think about Marc's comment on Thursday: 'If you're fast enough, you don't need team orders'. And how much of a chord that may have struck with Martin, especially when you look at his crash today...

This could well be the definitive moment in the 2026 title battle. Such a shame if this is how it ends for Martin. But MotoGP this year has had a funny habit of throwing curveballs almost every race, so you never know!

*Taps sign…

Intriguing comment. Marc's been the fastest Ducati lately, but Martin hasn't been the fastest Aprilia. As ever with Marquez, mind games with a smile!

So I asked the question to people who know way better and then looked at the rule book: Martin didn't break the rules, here's why ⬇️

This is just massive loser behaviour

Jorge Martin just found out the hard way that fighting Marc Marquez for the MotoGP championship is not a "privilege" - it's a nightmare!

Can't view this as anything other than a massive middle finger to Dorna and Liberty to have your superstar in your own press conference bodyslam a new race weekend format you're desperately trying to pass off as a good thing.

Removing warm-up pretty much sends a rider who had a crash or mechanical straight into a race without having tested their bike. That’s dangerous and also bad for the show if someone, especially a big name, can’t start. At least the terribly-designated ‘Practice’ is gone.