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Reigning World Champion Jorge Martin has released a statement confirming he intends to leave Aprilia at the end of the current MotoGP season.
Reigning World Champion Jorge Martin has announced that he will be leaving Aprilia at the end of the current MotoGP season. Recent reports from Motorsport in Spain indicated that Martin was seeking an early exit from his two-year deal with the Italian manufacturer. Martin cited a performance clause in his contract with Aprilia that allows him to forgo the second year of the agreement. In a cryptic social media post, Martin hinted at revealing more about his decision and officially confirmed his departure from Aprilia. He emphasized that he had always adhered to the terms of the contract, which included the provision for him to make decisions regarding his future in 2026 based on certain circumstances. Martin expressed disappointment over not being able to test the RS-GP under normal conditions due to his injuries. Despite leaving Aprilia after just one race, Martin stated that he valued the team and the project, and his decision was made with the intention of securing his future as a professional athlete. The Spanish rider emphasized that he is looking forward to moving forward transparently and continuing to give his best on and off the track. Aprilia has yet to respond to Martin’s announcement of his departure from the team.
