Pakistan, May 11 -- Jorge Martin charged from seventh on the grid to win the French Grand Prix on Sunday, claiming his first MotoGP victory in 588 days, while moving within striking distance of his Aprilia teammate Marco Bezzecchi in the championship battle.

The Spaniard, who endured a forgettable 2025 season plagued by crashes and injuries, overtook race leader Bezzecchi with three laps remaining to secure his first win since winning the 2024 title.

"It's unbelievable. I still can't say it enough times, because I'm so, so grateful to all the fans," an emotional Martin said.

"But for sure I have to remember my family, my team, my girlfriend, my dog - all the people that were with me all this time. I don't have words!"

The victory move...