The Aprilia and Jorge Martin saga: What’s next?
Four days have passed since Marco Bezzecchi triumphed at Silverstone, defying most predictions in an unexpected twist to the plot involving Jorge Martín and Aprilia — one worthy of Alfred Hitchcock himself. Massimo Rivola, CEO of Aprilia’s racing division, seized the moment to highlight the potential of the RS-GP, while also urging the Spaniard to […]
Jorge Martin confirms desire to leave Aprilia for MotoGP 2026
Aprilia rider Jorge Martin confirmed his desire to leave the Italian marque at the end of the 2025 MotoGP season, having broken his silence on Thursday. As exclusively revealed by Autosport, Martin told Aprilia management that he intended to leave at the end of this year despite only joining the team for 2025. This is based […]
Pedro Acosta’s complaints are more than just a warning for KTM
The brewing conflict between Jorge Martin and Aprilia was a hot topic on the British Grand Prix weekend at Silverstone. But while that saga continues to dominate headlines and stir speculation across the MotoGP paddock, another storyline may soon capture its share of attention. Read Also: Judging by what unfolded at Silverstone – both on […]
Enea Bastianini laments “worst race” of his MotoGP career at British GP
MotoGP KTM Tech3 rider Enea Bastianini described the British GP as the “worst race” of his career as he lamented what had been a “very complicated day”. Bastianini started from 17th on the grid, and classified 17th amid the gusty Silverstone conditions. “It has been a very complicated day for me today, because I would try to do […]
Francesco Bagnaia wades into Jorge Martin MotoGP contract «chaos»
Ducati racer Francesco Bagnaia waded into the Aprilia team’s contract dispute with Jorge Martin, by telling the MotoGP world champion he should “respect” his contract with the team. Motorsport.com exclusively revealed that Martin wanted to invoke a break clause in his contract to be released from the second year of his deal, which would mean […]
Ai Ogura withdraws from MotoGP British GP due to injury
Trackhouse MotoGP rider Ai Ogura will not take part in any further sessions at the British Grand Prix after suffering a possible fracture to his right tibia. The Aprilia satellite squad released a statement this morning after Ogura crashed during Friday’s FP1 session, and the Japanese Moto2 champion is unable to continue racing this weekend […]
Next British MotoGP rider still “years away”, say Neil Hodgson and Michael Laverty
Ahead of the British GP at Silverstone, the question over when we will next see a British rider on the MotoGP grid has risen once again. But in the opinion of TNT MotoGP pundits Neil Hodgson and Michael Laverty, this is something that could still be «years» away as British racing is in a “difficult […]
Marco Bezzecchi takes surprise win for Aprilia
Marco Bezzecchi produced a masterclass in tyre management to win the MotoGP British Grand Prix for Aprilia, after Fabio Quartararo suffered mechanical heartbreak while leading. The Italian executed his soft-tyre gamble to perfection to claim victory by four seconds over fellow gambler Johann Zarco (Honda) and Marc Marquez (Ducati), who extended his points lead over […]
Winners and losers from MotoGP’s British GP
Silverstone produced a second dramatic, strategic grand prix in as many race weekends – novelty winner included! The unique, high-speed British venue and the chilly, windy weather threw down a number of challenges to the MotoGP field, with some responding better than others. Here’s who impressed, and who didn’t. Winner: Marco Bezzecchi Marco Bezzecchi, Aprilia […]