It has been four days since Marco Bezzecchi’s unexpected victory at Silverstone, which defied most predictions and added an unexpected twist to the ongoing plot involving Jorge Martín and Aprilia – a storyline that could rival an Alfred Hitchcock thriller.
Aprilia’s CEO, Massimo Rivola, used the moment to showcase the potential of the RS-GP bike and urged Martín to reconsider his decision of walking away from the team at the end of the season, which would render the second year of his contract void.
Rivola aimed to underline Martín’s misjudgment of invoking a performance clause to leave and his assessment of the bike’s capabilities. Aprilia had initially ruled out extending the trial period and emphasized Martín’s contractual obligations.
Despite Rivola’s plea, Martín insists on exercising his right to free himself for the 2026 season, citing contractual conditions that were pre-agreed upon, leading to a clear stand-off between the two parties.
The situation seems to be at an impasse, with Aprilia contesting the validity of the clause and Martín standing firm on his contractual understanding. This conflict is likely to simmer until Martín’s recovery from injuries and eventual return to the circuit.
Amid these tensions, all eyes will be on Aprilia’s upcoming All Stars event, where Martín is contractually obligated to appear, while the team remains resolute in its stance to prevent Martín from joining a rival team until 2027.
