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Jorge Martin has seemingly abandoned his quest to leave the Aprilia MotoGP team. We look at what might’ve changed
MotoGP champion Jorge Martin is expected to continue racing for Aprilia in 2026, as reported by the Spanish media outlet AS.
He had initially expressed a desire to be a free agent for 2026, but has decided to honor his two-year deal with Aprilia instead of entertaining offers from Honda.
There may have been complications regarding a clause in his contract that could have allowed him to switch teams, but Martin’s camp preferred to avoid a prolonged dispute with Aprilia. This decision was influenced by MotoGP promoter Dorna’s stance on the matter.
Martin, who has faced multiple injuries this season, recently tested the Aprilia MotoGP bike at Misano and aims to return to racing at the Czech Grand Prix.
Aprilia’s racing boss, Massimo Rivola, confirmed that there were no updates on Martin’s future, indicating that the team expects him to stay for 2026. Despite Honda’s interest, they are likely to retain their current line-ups for the next season.
