2. Martin’s first premier class victory came at the Red Bull Ring at the Styrian GP, and an image of him draped in the Spanish flag with the Osborne bull lives long in the memory. The flag is synonymous with Madrid born riders, and it’s one that his parents, Angel Martin and Susana Almoguera, have brought to circuits since 1987 as they cheered on Spanish riders, with a special dedication to 1999 World Champion Alex Criville. The flag began to grab headlines as early as 2018, when Martin carried it with him on his lap of honour after sealing Moto3™ title success in Sepang.