Revving Up Change: MotoGP Constructors Drive Towards a Formula 1-Inspired ‘Concorde Agreement’

MotoGP’s manufacturers have united to negotiate for a new financial framework with Dorna, seeking a larger share of the championship’s commercial rights. The five constructors met at the Czech Grand Prix, appointing Lin Jarvis as their spokesperson to interact with Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta and express their demands for a fairer distribution of financial assets. Although Dorna initially showed reluctance, the manufacturers are hopeful for a compromise during upcoming negotiations, potentially at the Austria event in August, aiming to create a MotoGP equivalent of F1’s Concorde Agreement. The current focus…

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Jorge Martin’s Potential Commitment Sparks Excitement within Aprilia Leadership

Aprilia’s senior figures have suggested that Jorge Martin will remain with the team in 2026, but they have not yet officially confirmed the end of their contract dispute. Recently, Martin returned from a long-term injury to test the Aprilia MotoGP bike at Misano and aims to compete in the Czech GP next weekend. Team manager Paolo Bonora expressed positivity about Martin staying with Aprilia, highlighting the successful test results. CEO Massimo Rivola also hinted at a resolution to the dispute, indicating that Martin’s desire to leave might be in the…

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Revving Up for Resolution: The High-Stakes F1 Arbitration Set to Resolve the Aprilia-Martin Conflict in Just 72 Hours

Jorge Martin’s representative made a significant move at the Dutch MotoGP in Assen to push forward stalled negotiations with Aprilia. The goal is to resolve all matters before Martin is expected to return at the Czech GP on the weekend of 20 July. Talks between Aprilia and Martin are deadlocked, leaving the situation in uncertainty. If an agreement is not reached, Jorge Martin may not be registered for 2026, as per championship CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta. The looming possibility of a legal battle could prolong the resolution for over a year.…

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