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Jorge Martín prays on Austin podium and credits his grandfather after second place

Spanish rider Jorge Martín took second at the Austin race, knelt and crossed himself on the podium, then celebrated with his team and told Spanish journalists he felt his grandfather Rafa was watching over him.

Mar 30th 2026 · Spain

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  • Jorge Martín finished second at the Austin MotoGP race.
  • He knelt, crossed his hands and made the sign of the cross in the podium parc fermé.
  • He celebrated the result with his team.
  • He told Spanish media he had been speaking with his grandfather Rafa, whom he said is watching over him.
  • Martín is from San Sebastián de los Reyes in Spain.

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