The MotoGP racer most commonly identified in recent public posts as being autistic is Jorge Martín. Some posts and videos describe him as having Level 1 autism and say he has spoken about using hyperfocus in racing.

What to know

  • Public discussion linking autism to MotoGP has mostly centered on Jorge Martín.
  • He is also widely described as the 2024 MotoGP World Champion in those posts.
  • Because this topic comes from online posts as well as racing coverage, it is best to treat the claim as publicly reported and discussed , not as a medical statement unless he has said it himself in a direct interview.

Quick note

There is also coverage about Francesco Bagnaia supporting an autism charity with a special helmet, but that is about charity support, not that he is autistic.