US EditionMotoGP: Reigning Champion Martin Wants to Leave Aprilia Before 2026 Season
- Jorge Martin, the 27-year-old reigning MotoGP World Champion, announced on May 29, 2025, his intention to leave Aprilia after the 2025 season ends in Italy.
- Martin joined Aprilia for 2025 on a two-year contract that included a clause allowing him to leave after round six if he is no longer title-contending, a condition complicated by his season-long injuries.
- Martin has only competed once this season in Qatar due to wrist, ankle, and lung injuries, while Aprilia disputes the clause's validity and maintains the contract’s enforceability despite his absence.
- Martin announced that he has decided to utilize his contractual option to depart before the 2026 season, highlighting his respect for Aprilia and affirming that he has never violated the terms despite challenging circumstances.
- Martin’s decision implies he will seek another manufacturer for 2026, possibly Honda, highlighting his desire for control over his career after an injury-affected season and unmet conditions in his Aprilia deal.
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World Champion Wants to Leave! Martin Announces Farewell
MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin wants to leave Aprilia after a year. The Spaniard announced on Thursday that he would plan to leave the Italian manufacturer despite a contract that was ongoing until the end of 2027. Martin had changed from Ducati to Aprilia in winter after his first World Cup title. He missed the start of the season after falls and bone fractures during tests in February, followed by a severe fall and eleven rib fractures in …
MotoGP World Champion Wants to Leave Aprilia Before the 2026 Season
MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin announced his intention to leave Aprilia before the 2026 season on Thursday, although the Italian team is still waiting for the Spaniard to fulfill the two-year contract he signed with them.
MotoGP: Reigning champion Martin wants to leave Aprilia before 2026 season
Reigning MotoGP champion Jorge Martin announced his intention to leave Aprilia ahead of the 2026 season on Thursday, even as the Italian manufacturer expects the Spaniard to honour the two-year deal he signed when he joined.
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