How does each Championship battle look at the summer break?

It has been an incredible MotoGP™ World Championship so far, as competition in all classes has been fierce and unpredictable. Standout performances have shifted the balance of power, with unexpected leaders emerging and seasoned contenders battling to keep pace.

Nine rounds into the 2024 campaign, let’s look at the state of play of each title battle in the World Championship.

MotoGP™

In the premier class, momentum has swung significantly in favor of reigning Champion Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) over the last few rounds. Since the Catalan GP, the Italian has displayed remarkable form, securing four consecutive victories and taking control of the title race at the German GP. A late crash from Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing) at the Sachsenring resulted in a blank score for him on Sunday, leading to the first change in the Championship lead since the Portuguese GP.

Bagnaia and Martin have distanced themselves from the rest of the field in the title chase over the opening nine rounds. Marc Marquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP™) and Enea Bastianini (Ducati Lenovo Team) trail behind, 56 and 67 points adrift of Bagnaia, respectively.

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Moto2™

In the intermediate class, Sergio Garcia (MT Helmets – MSI) has emerged as the surprise Championship leader due to some incredible early season form. A podium on opening night has been followed up by two victories, another podium and consistent strong point scoring positions as his rivals blew hot and cold over the first nine rounds of the year.

2022 Moto2™ runner up Ai Ogura, Garcia’s teammate, sits just seven points behind the Spaniard after stringing together some impressive form in the last five outings, picking up two wins and two further podiums. Joe Roberts (OnlyFans American Racing) sits third in the title race with three consecutive P2s in Portugal, the USA and Spain and then victory in Italy bolstering his chances, while pre-season favourite Fermin Aldeguer (MB Conveyors Speed Up) sits fourth, one place ahaead of teammate Alonso Lopez.

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Moto3™

David Alonso (CFMoto Gaviota Aspar Team) holds a commanding lead in the lightweight class title race. The Colombian rider is 58 points clear at the top of the standings, thanks to six victories in nine rounds. His dominance has set him apart from the rest of the field. Only three other riders have won a race in 2024, and they are the closest challengers to Alonso in the standings.

Ivan Ortola (MT Helmets – MSI) sits in second place, just one point ahead of Dani Holgado (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3), while Collin Veijer (Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP) occupies fourth.

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MotoE™

In the electric class, double victory at the German GP has seen Hector Garzo (Dynavolt Intact GP MotoE™) surge to the summit of the standings at the summer break. The Spaniard holds a 25 point advantage over reigning Champion Mattia Casadei (LCR E-Team), with rookie Oscar Gutierrez (Axxis – MSI) in third.

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