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Claim that Jorge Martin wants to exit his Aprilia contract send shockwaves through the paddock. But nothing good can come of this, argues Lewis Duncan…
On June 3, 2024, Jorge Martin triggered a major shake-up in MotoGP’s rider market by rejecting Ducati’s offer and signing with Aprilia due to a promise of a factory seat. A year later, Martin seeks to leave Aprilia by activating a performance clause if not a championship contender by the French Grand Prix.
This unexpected decision has raised concerns, especially since Aprilia has struggled this season, being last in the constructors’ table. Despite this, Aprilia has supported Martin throughout his injuries, making his judgment of the bike’s performance seem unfair.
In response to Martin’s desire to leave, Aprilia plans to take legal action to prevent the clause from being enacted, as Martin hasn’t had enough time to properly assess the bike due to his injuries. The situation leaves Aprilia facing a challenging dilemma.
