Jorge Martin admits he was impressed by Marc Marquez’s data last year. Martin prevailed as MotoGP champion on a factory-spec Ducati, a bike which was a year newer than Marquez’s version.

Renault’s sporty car brand Alpine will sponsor Prima Pramac Yamaha, winner of last year’s MotoGP riders’ world championship with Spaniard Jorge Martin, both sides announced on Monday. Alpine, which ...