After a dramatic Qatar Grand Prix, in which Bagnaia finished second while Martin struggled to a season-worst 10th due to a rear tyre issues, the gap between the pair stands at 21 points.
Bagnaia has led the championship at the end of each weekend since the Spanish Grand Prix, only losing it once briefly in that time in Indonesia when Martin went seven points clear when he won the sprint.
Ahead of the Valencia GP, the final round of the campaign, there are just 37 points up for grabs.
Bagnaia can win the championship on Saturday in the sprint, while Martin’s only chance will be in the grand prix on Sunday depending on what happens in the half-distance race.
Bagnaia must end the sprint with a margin of 25 points more than Martin to ensure a second-successive MotoGP title, as the Italian’s six grand prix victories to his rival’s four would negate any tie-break situation.
Source: Autosport