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Fracture for Massimo Rivola: “To understand an injured rider, you have to get injured!”
Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola, who has been dealing with Jorge Martin’s injuries, suffered a fracture at Misano’s All Stars event. After crashing during the Moto Guzzi race, Rivola confirmed a fracture in his right hand finger at the medical centre. Martin’s return to two wheels at the same event went smoothly without incidents. However, a contractual stalemate persists, with Martin seeking to extend a performance-related exit clause due to his injury absence. Aprilia asserts that their contract with Martin is in effect until the end of 2026 and must be honored by both parties. Rivola remains optimistic about finding a compromise after the warm reception Martin received at Misano, hoping for a dialog to give both parties a “second chance” before deciding on the 2026 season. Martin, aiming to participate in a MotoGP test before the summer break, did not provide further comments on his future with Aprilia.
