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The world of MotoGP has had its annual silly season bombshell, with the news that reigning champion Jorge Martin is angling to depart Aprilia at the halfway point of his two-year contract
Reigning champion Jorge Martin is reportedly seeking to exit Aprilia midway through his current two-year contract. This surprising development is possible due to the presence of options that can shorten or lengthen MotoGP contracts. Martin, who previously utilized a contract option to switch to Ducati from KTM, may be using a similar clause to leave Aprilia. His decision is likely influenced by his injury-plagued start to the 2025 season and the competitive progress of Aprilia’s rivals. The absence of Martin has impacted Aprilia’s performance, leaving rider Marco Bezzecchi struggling with the new RS-GP bike. Bezzecchi has highlighted the challenges of being without Martin as a reference point and partner for development.
