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Marc Marquez delivers first major verdict on Jorge Martin’s Aprilia drama
A week later, Marc Marquez finally shared his thoughts on the drama surrounding Jorge Martin and Aprilia, stating he wanted to hear Martin’s side before making any judgments. After Martin confirmed his intention to leave Aprilia early, Marquez expressed understanding and hoped for a quick recovery for Martin to return to the track. Marquez highlighted the differences between his own contract situation with Honda and Martin’s decision to leave Aprilia prematurely. Despite these differences, Marquez showed empathy towards Martin’s situation. On the other hand, Pecco Bagnaia emphasized the importance of respecting contracts and hinted at his commitment to Ducati amid rumors of interest from Yamaha. Marquez and Bagnaia are both under contracts with the factory Ducati team until 2026, with Martin potentially eyeing a move to Honda.
