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A new documentary sheds more light on the Jorge Martin/Aprilia contract saga
Aprilia CEO Massimo Rivola was informed by Jorge Martin’s manager that Honda had made a strong offer for MotoGP 2026, leading to a contract dispute. Despite competing in only one grand prix weekend in 2025 due to injury, Martin expressed his desire to leave Aprilia for 2026. He attempted to activate a performance clause in his contract, which Aprilia opposed due to his limited time on the RS-GP. Rumors circulated about Martin potentially switching to Honda, especially after his manager confirmed HRC as an option during the Dutch Grand Prix weekend. Despite denials from HRC about making an offer, the situation was resolved after threats of legal action from Aprilia and intervention from Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta. Rivola emphasized the importance of Martin staying with Aprilia for his career growth, ultimately leading to Martin honoring the contract.
