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MotoGP Title Permutations: Jorge Martin on the brink of first title

In a breathtaking title duel that's swayed back and forth between Jorge Martin and Francesco Bagnaia, only one race remains in the battle to win the 2024 MotoGP Riders' Championship.

Despite Bagnaia taking the chequered flag in a gripping race in Malaysia, Martin was able to extend his advantage at the top of the standings as he capitalised on Bagnaia's DNF in the sprint at Sepang.

We've looked at the permutations and what both riders must achieve if they're to come out on top.

How many points separates Jorge Martin and Francesco Bagnaia?

Martin now leads Bagnaia by 24 points having missed the chance to win the title in Malaysia.

Which races remain on the 2024 MotoGP calendar?

Only one race remains on the 2024 MotoGP calendar, which is now scheduled for Barcelona, replacing Valencia, on 15th-17th November.

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What does Jorge Martin need to do to win the 2024 MotoGP title?

If Martin wins the sprint in Barcelona, he will be crowned world champion.

The Spaniard can afford to finish behind Bagnaia in both the sprint and race, though he must not finish any lower than 8th or he is at risk of relinquishing the title if Bagnaia takes the chequered flag.

How Jorge Martin can become world champion in the Barcelona sprint

Jorge Martin result

World Champion if...

1st

2nd

Bagnaia finishes 3rd or below

3rd

Bagnaia finishes 5th or below

4th

Bagnaia finishes 6th or below

5th

Bagnaia finishes 7th or below

6th

Bagnaia finishes 8th or below

7th

Bagnaia finishes 9th or below

8th

Bagnaia finishes 10th or below

What does Francesco Bagnaia need to do to win the 2024 MotoGP title?

Bagnaia simply has to win the final sprint and race to have any chance of winning the title.

Interestingly, Martin and Bagnaia could tie at the top of the standings if both fail to finish in the sprint, Bagnaia wins the race and Martin finishes ninth, which would make Bagnaia champion on account of winning the most races this season.

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