Martin out of Sepang MotoGP weekend, Alex Marquez on pole

Alex Marquez took pole position for MotoGP's Malaysian Grand Prix and the sprint, as title hopeful Jorge Martin withdrew from the Sepang weekend.

The Core Event

Martin, who fractured his wrist a week ago at Phillip Island, did three runs totalling eight laps in the 30-minute practice session before qualifying, and had to concede defeat in terms of continuing with the weekend.

Key Facts

Alex Marquez took pole position for MotoGP's Malaysian Grand Prix and the sprint, as title hopeful Jorge Martin withdrew from the Sepang weekend.

Context & Significance

Martin, who fractured his wrist a week ago at Phillip Island, did three runs totalling eight laps in the 30-minute practice session before qualifying, and had to concede defeat in terms of continuing with the weekend.

Outlook

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