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MotoGP 2025: Aprilia Expects Jorge Martin to Honour Contract, Warns Rivals to Back Off
- Aprilia confirmed on Thursday that Jorge Martin remains under contract with them until the end of 2026 without renegotiations.
- This follows reports that Martin, the reigning MotoGP champion who joined Aprilia on a two-year deal, sought to activate a clause to leave early.
- Martin has struggled this season due to multiple injuries, including wrist, ankle, and a collapsed lung from a crash in Qatar, delaying his return to racing.
- Aprilia emphasized that teams should avoid approaching riders who are still under contract, while Martin shared a brief message saying, "This comeback is personal. Day 1."
- Aprilia will continue to honor Martin’s contract fully and support his recovery, expecting him to stay with the team through 2026 despite ongoing speculation.
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The Italian factory responds to the órdago of the world champion, who meditates on breaking his link until 2026 invoking a clause that the brand does not recognize
Marc Marquez refused to disucss the latest Jorge Martin rumours
Marc Marquez has refused to weigh in on the Jorge Martin rumours until the reigning Champion speaks about them first. Ahead of the British Grand Prix, there was a bombshell piece of news dropped on the MotoGP paddock as it was reported that Jorge Martin was searching for a way out of his Aprilia contract. The reigning Champion reportedly wanted to leave the Italian manufacturer at the end of the 2025 season. Aprilia have since released a stateme…
Aprilia releases first statement regarding Jorge Martin contract rumours
Aprilia has issued its first official statement on Jorge Martin amid reports that he is considering his options for the 2026 MotoGP season. Motorsport.com reported that the reigning MotoGP champion was looking to part ways with Aprilia early at the end of the 2025 season. It was reported that Martin was looking to leave the Italian marque early due to a performance clause in his contract. Martin and Aprilia opted not to comment until the latter …
Ten days ago, the specialized media Autosport revealed that Jorge Martin, world champion 2024 MotoGP but wounded for much of the 2025 season, was going to activate a clause allowing him to leave the Aprillia team, which he joined at the end of this season, while he was under contract until December 2026. But this Thursday, while the Great Britain Grand Prix is in sight this weekend, the Italian team wanted to deny rumours, via a press release. "…
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