Both Martin and Bezzecchi have thre꧂e wins apiece while MotoGP champion Bagnaia is we𓆏ll clear on eight.

The factory Ducati rider also holds a commanding lead over Martin in the standings, but that hasn’t stopped the Spaniard from believing he ca😼n close the gap.  

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Martin hasn’t beaten Bagnaia that often in 202💙3, but when he has it’s resulted in big results as was the case at Sachsenring when he completed his first MotoGP double.

With that in♔ mind, Martin is of the belief that Bagnaia sees him as a legitimate title threat. 

Martin said: "It was a really important part of the season [winning the German Grand Prix] because he understood that I am oneꦐ of the stro♎ngest and not only beat him when I am faster, but when we are both fast I can beat him. 

"He now thinks about me in the chaꦏmpionship, and this is the most important."

Martin was also quick to point out Brad Binder and Bezzecchi as title contenders, although the latter has made too many mistakes♌, according to the Pramac rider. 

"Pecco i😼s in a really good position at the moment," continued Martin. "He’s in a moment where he can afford to finish second, finish third and he can decide whe⭕ther to take risks or not. 

"I need to risk a little bit ౠmore to recoverꦛ those points. I feel like I can arrive and that I will arrive. But also Brad [Binder]. I feel like he can close the gap. 

"He doesn’t make mistakes and Marco is also sꦜuper fast but maybe he makes too many mistakes. 

"Me and Pecco are a bit more 🐓consistent in all the tracks. I feel like it’s more about Pecco and me."