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Two-time premier class champion Francesco Bagnaia has said that Jorge Martin should “respect” his current Aprilia MotoGP contract.
Francesco Bagnaia, a two-time premier class champion, emphasized the importance of Jorge Martin honoring his current Aprilia MotoGP contract, citing the need for respect in agreements.
Reports emerged that Martin sought to exit his Aprilia deal prematurely, triggered by a performance clause in his contract.
Aprilia’s official statement ahead of the British MotoGP round made it clear that they expect Martin to fulfill his obligations until the contract’s completion in 2026.
Bagnaia, a former championship rival of Martin, voiced his support for honoring contractual commitments, likening it to the integrity needed in a marriage.
The reigning MotoGP champion stressed the significance of respecting agreements once they have been made and signed, highlighting the potential issues that could arise from deviating from this principle.
Bagnaia concluded that both Aprilia’s stance and Martin’s adherence to the contract were the right actions to take in this situation.
