Martin used to compete in the junior classes with his preferred race number 88, but switched to #89 upon his move to MotoGP in 2021 as his original choice was already taken up by Miguel Oliveira.

“No, I had the chance to wear the number one for five years, because I won six. So, no, I keep 93,” Marquez replied. This breaks with tradition for Ducati riders who have won the title in ...