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<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.motorsport.com/driver/jorge-martin/109340/" rel="noopener">Jorge Martin</a> is optimistic that he could have competed effectively against <a target="_blank" href="https://www.motorsport.com/driver/marc-marquez/17122/" rel="noopener">Marc Marquez</a> had he been racing a Ducati during the 2025 MotoGP season.</p>
<p>After being named MotoGP champion in November 2024, Martin's experience defending his title this year has been difficult, plagued by four injuries and the same number of surgeries that sidelined him for significant periods.</p>
<p>The Spaniard transitioned from Pramac Ducati to Aprilia in 2025 but managed to participate in only eight race weekends, completing just four races in a challenging season.</p>
<p>Martin faced an early setback, fracturing both his foot and hand during pre-season testing in Sepang in February. As he prepared for the season in Thailand, he sustained another injury while testing a supermoto bike.</p>
<p>After missing the initial three races, he returned in Qatar, only to suffer another injury when collided with by another rider. This injury was particularly severe, keeping him out for seven races and he returned at the Czech GP in late July when the first half of the season was already concluded.</p>
<p>Following five appearances, he crashed at the start of the sprint race in Japan, forcing him to miss the entire Asian-Oceanic tour before he reappeared at the season finale in Valencia, where he retired to conserve energy for the post-race test.</p>
<h2>“I am one of the five reference riders in MotoGP”</h2>
<p>In an interview conducted by Motorsport.com in Misano, Martin shared his thoughts on how it feels to transition from being at the pinnacle of success to being less prominently featured in the media.</p>
<p>“It hasn't impacted me at all; I still feel in the spotlight,” he remarked. “I frequently find myself in various interviews or discussions. I consider myself one of the leading riders alongside Marc, Fabio, Pecco, and Pedro. We are often in the forefront.”</p>
<p>When Ducati opted for Marquez in their factory team in June 2024, it left Martin with an opportunity to stay at Pramac with equivalent machinery, which he ultimately declined in favor of joining Aprilia. Speculating on what might have been if he had remained on a Desmosedici GP, Martin said: “It’s uncertain, but based on Alex Marquez’s performances and this year’s race times, I believe I could have contended.”</p>
<h2>“Marc is a tough competitor both on and off the track”</h2>
<p>Marquez has proven nearly unstoppable this season, wielding significant influence on social media, which may lead to reactions among his fans to Martin's recent remarks.</p>
<p>Martin stated, “I don’t focus on other riders’ social media. I often mute their accounts, not wanting to see their posts. However, Marc is fierce on track, always seeking to win, regardless of the risks.”</p>
<p>He acknowledged the weight of Marquez's presence in media discussions: “What Marc says carries substantial influence. Competing against the best version of Marquez demands thorough preparation. His excellence pushes me to elevate my game.”</p>
<p>Despite his challenging season, Martin remains convinced that misfortune wasn’t linked to his title number on his bike and believes he will reclaim the championship one day. “I will don the #1 again, sooner or later,” he asserted.</p>
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