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Massimo Rivola weighs in on what Jorge Martin’s approach to MotoGP 2026 should be
Aprilia CEO Massimo Rivola emphasizes that Jorge Martin should have self-belief and does not need to prove his speed at the beginning of the 2026 MotoGP season. Despite winning the 2024 world championship, Martin faced multiple injury setbacks during his debut season with Aprilia, competing in only seven rounds. Rivola acknowledges Martin’s potential and progress, particularly highlighting his impressive performance in Hungary. However, due to his limited time on the bike, Martin is still adjusting as the new season approaches. Rivola stresses the importance of self-confidence for Martin to fully capitalize on the team’s potential. Despite Martin’s attempted contract break with Aprilia mid-season, he eventually committed to the team for the second year. Overall, despite some off-track drama, Aprilia had its most successful MotoGP season with multiple victories and a strong finish in the manufacturers’ standings.
