Jorge Martin was left to rue a costly mistake in the Emilia Romagna Sprint, as championship rival Francesco Bagnaia stole victory late on in Misano.

A poorly-timed message warning him of exceeding track limits led to the error that cost Martin victory in the Misano sprint

Pramac MotoGP rider Jorge Martin says a lack of concentration due to a track limits warning led to the error that lost him sprint victory at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Martin vaulted ahead of poleman Francesco Bagnaia from second on the grid to take the lead at the start of the 13-lap sprint race on Saturday at Misano.

TNT Sports MotoGP pundits Neil Hodgson and Michael Laverty hailed the incredible qualities of Francesco Bagnaia and Jorge Martin.

Ducati's Francesco Bagnaia took a remarkable win over championship rival Jorge Martin to take MotoGP sprint victory in Misano. Bagnaia

Francesco Bagnaia says he “needed this mistake” from Jorge Martin in the MotoGP Emilia Romagna Grand Prix sprint race as overtaking him “was very difficult”. The reigning world champion set a new lap record to claim pole on Saturday at Misano, but once again found himself jumped by Pramac rider Martin off the line in the sprint.

The Italian took Sprint honours on Saturday and closed the Championship gap after defeating Martin and Bastianini