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Jorge Martin’s future with Aprilia was the big talking point before, during and after the British Grand Prix weekend at Silverstone – but there is another two-year MotoGP contract and cooperation that appears on somehow shakier ground
Before, during, and after the British Grand Prix weekend at Silverstone, the discussion revolved around Jorge Martin’s future with Aprilia, but there is also uncertainty surrounding Enea Bastianini’s two-year MotoGP contract with KTM. Bastianini is experiencing challenges at KTM, feeling the need to “reset” at each track and struggling with a lack of comfort on the bike, particularly in qualifying. The Italian rider expressed frustration over performance issues, mentioning delays in acquiring tailor-made components due to KTM’s financial woes. Despite a tough race weekend at Silverstone, Bastianini persevered but expressed discontent with his overall performance. The KTMs, including Brad Binder’s, faced handling difficulties in the windy conditions at Silverstone, with Bastianini notably falling behind in competitiveness. Bastianini’s struggles in 2025 marked a departure from his successful performance the previous year, as various factors hindered his race weekend strengths.
