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Why Jorge Martin must ‘accept suffering’ in MotoGP 2026, according to Aprilia
Aprilia technical director Fabiano Sterlacchini has cautioned Jorge Martin about the upcoming MotoGP 2026 season, advising him to be prepared to face challenges due to his injury-plagued 2025.
Jorge Martin, the 2024 world champion, has struggled with injuries throughout the year, participating in only six out of 20 grands prix, limiting his time to adapt to the RS-GP.
Despite the setbacks, Martin managed a fourth-place finish in Hungary, but his season was further disrupted in Japan with a fractured shoulder, keeping him out until the Valencia finale.
Sterlacchini stressed that Martin must focus on gradually improving his performance in 2026, acknowledging that it may require enduring initial difficulties to establish a solid foundation for success.
The technical director emphasized the importance of competitiveness from the start of each race weekend and expressed optimism about Martin’s potential if he remains patient and committed to steady progress.
