Jorge Martin searching for “confidence” after long-awaited MotoGP return
Reigning MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin said he was “very happy” to be back after finishing just shy of the points on his return to MotoGP following a long period of recovery. Starting from 12th, the Spanish rider had an incredible start, working his way up to sixth by Turn 1. He slowly slipped down […]
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 […]
What riders are back on MotoGP grid for Czech GP?
The upcoming Czech Grand Prix’s entry list has been revealed, with reigning MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin set to return for just his second race weekend this season. New Aprilia hire Martin missed the first three rounds after injuring his wrist in testing, then was even more seriously wounded in a Qatar GP crash with […]
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 […]
Jorge Martin nears return after being declared fit for MotoGP test
The injured reigning MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin has been medically cleared to test his Aprilia bike — but will miss the German Grand Prix in two weeks’ time. Martin, who is currently locked in a contractual dispute with the Italian team, has been authorised to test on Thursday or Friday this week. Aprilia, however, […]