How Jorge Martin’s first day back with Aprilia in MotoGP went
With the paddock watching with bated breath, Jorge Martin got back on track with Aprilia during Friday’s practice sessions at Brno for the Czech Grand Prix. The first practice session was held in drying conditions, with a dry line emerging throughout the 45-minute session. Martin appeared to be taking things easy, a sensible option considering […]
Jorge Martin has no “regrets” after attempts to leave Aprilia fell through
Reigning MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin revealed he doesn’t “regret” his contractual standoff with Aprilia having now dropped the saga. Martin joined Aprilia for 2025 on a two-year contract from Pramac Ducati, but in May confirmed his desire to trigger a contractual clause that allowed him to leave at the end of the season. The clause […]
Aprilia top brass suggests Jorge Martin may be happy to stay
Senior figures at Aprilia have lent weight to reports and rumours that Jorge Martin will stay with the Italian team in 2026, but stopped short of confirming an end to their contract dispute with the world champion. This follows Martin’s return from long-term injury to ride the Aprilia MotoGP bike earlier in the week, when […]
Jorge Martin set for private MotoGP test following injury
Aprilia has announced it will conduct a private test with Jorge Martin this Wednesday at Misano as part of his comeback preparations, as he looks set to make his MotoGP return at the Czech Republic Grand Prix. In a statement on Monday, Aprilia confirmed it would organize a private test day at Misano on Wednesday […]
The CRB is the F1 ‘court’ that could unlock Jorge Martin’s conflict with Aprilia
Jorge Martin’s representative travelled to Assen last week with a clear intention: to shake the hornet’s nest and push the stalled negotiations between Aprilia and the Spanish rider into a new phase. Martin has been searching for an early exit from his contract with Aprilia since May and now, his manager Albert Valera hopes everything […]
Aleix Espargaro doesn’t understand why Aprilia would “force” Jorge Martin to stay
Despite retiring at the end of last season, Aleix Espargaro continues to make headlines and the elder Espargaro brother is back in the spotlight once again after questioning why Aprilia is attempting to «force» Jorge Martin to stay at the team against his will. The Spaniard shares the same agent as Martin, Albert Valera, and enjoys a close […]
Why Jorge Martin’s standoff against Aprilia is entering a new phase
The Dutch Grand Prix at Assen will be remembered for many reasons, although most of them were only loosely connected to the sporting action. Marc Marquez made it clear that only he can throw away his shot at a seventh MotoGP crown with a stunning sprint and grand prix double, Diogo Moreira delivered Brazil its […]
Aprilia-Jorge Martin situation needs resolving to allow MotoGP 2026 entry, says Dorna
Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP promoter Dorna, has threatened to not accept a Jorge Martin entry for next year’s championship unless the rider’s dispute with Aprilia is resolved. The reigning world champion has invoked a results-based clause in his contract with the Italian brand which, in his opinion, releases him from his agreement at the […]
Jorge Martin ‘free to sign with anyone’ in MotoGP, insists manager
Jorge Martin’s manager Albert Valera has told Motorsport.com that the MotoGP world champion is free to sign with any team for the 2026 season, despite Aprilia’s claims to the contrary. Martin has been in open conflict with the Italian manufacturer since he officially notified it of his intention to leave the team at the end […]