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Eyewitness News
2 days ago
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- Eyewitness News
'Back in love': MotoGP champion Martin stays with Aprilia
BRNO - Reigning MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin said on Thursday he would stay with the Aprilia team for the 2026 season, dispelling doubts about his future. "In life we have to take some decisions and now the decision is to stay here in Aprilia for one more season," Martin said at a press conference ahead of the Grand Prix of Czechia. The 27-year-old Spaniard has been at odds with Italian manufacturer Aprilia after initially saying he intended to activate a release clause in his contract at the end of the season. Martin is returning to competition after being sidelined for nearly four months by injuries. After missing the first three races of the season following two pre-season crashes, he started in Qatar in April but crashed on lap 14, suffering injuries including 11 broken ribs. He said he started to have doubts about his plan to quit while recovering in hospital and not knowing if he would race again. "From that point I had to to fight for what I thought was the best for me... I'm not an idiot and I see that we together have a lot of potential. We can do really a lot and hopefully I am really prepared for what's coming," Martin added. He said he could understand that Aprilia were fighting "for their rights" and appreciated how the team "helped me to be in a safe place". 'HAPPY TO BE HERE' "I think in relationships it's like a roller coaster. You can get in love, then you have some fights, but finally if you like the other person at the end of the day you will work hard to stay together and to fight for your targets," he said. "For sure we had a big fight with Aprilia, but now is the time to start to build together, because... we want to win in the future. "So this is the important thing and I think it's possible to get back in love, let's say," Martin added. Martin admitted he would rather be in the paddock than telling journalists about the move, but he said he wanted to sort the affair out before he hits the track. He declined to speculate on his form ahead of the Czech GP in Brno as he has managed to compete in just a single race in nine months. "I have missed 6,000 kilometres so I have to take my patience. I need to take time... I'm happy to be here, I'm happy that I'm strong to get back to the bike," Martin added. He said there was nothing to apologise for to Aprilia, but admitted he was grateful to the team. "Maybe in the future, if we win together, I will say thanks to (Aprilia sports director) Massimo (Rivola) for all they did to keep me here."
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Hindu
MotoGP champion Martin says staying with Aprilia in 2026
Reigning MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin said on Thursday he would stay with the Aprilia team for the 2026 season, dispelling doubts about his future. 'In life we have to take some decisions and now the decision is to stay here in Aprilia for one more season,' Martin said at a press conference ahead of the Grand Prix of Czechia. The 27-year-old Spaniard has been at odds with Italian manufacturer Aprilia after initially saying he intended to activate a release clause in his contract at the end of the season. Martin is returning to competition after being sidelined for nearly four months by injuries. After missing the first three races of the season following two pre-season crashes, he started in Qatar in April but crashed on lap 14, suffering injuries including 11 broken ribs. He said he started to have doubts about his plan to quit while recovering in hospital and not knowing if he would race again. 'From that point I had to to fight for what I thought was the best for me... I'm not an idiot and I see that we together have a lot of potential. We can do really a lot and hopefully I am really prepared for what's coming,' Martin added. He said he could understand that Aprilia was fighting 'for its rights' and appreciated how the team 'helped me to be in a safe place'. 'Happy to be here' 'I think in relationships it's like a roller coaster. You can get in love, then you have some fights, but finally if you like the other person at the end of the day you will work hard to stay together and to fight for your targets,' he said. 'For sure we had a big fight with Aprilia, but now is the time to start to build together, because... we want to win in the future. 'So this is the important thing and I think it's possible to get back in love, let's say,' Martin added. Martin admitted he would rather be in the paddock than telling journalists about the move, but he said he wanted to sort the affair out before he hits the track. He declined to speculate on his form ahead of the Czech GP in Brno as he has managed to compete in just a single race in nine months. 'I have missed 6,000 kilometres so I have to take my patience. I need to take time... I'm happy to be here, I'm happy that I'm strong to get back to the bike,' Martin added. He said there was nothing to apologise for to Aprilia, but admitted he was grateful to the team. 'Maybe in the future, if we win together, I will say thanks to (Aprilia sports director) Massimo (Rivola) for all they did to keep me here.' Related Topics Jorge Martin / MotoGP
New Straits Times
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
MotoGP champion Martin rides again and plots return
PARIS: Reigning MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin, who has not finished a race this season after a series of heavy crashes, climbed back on his bike yesterday (July 9), the Aprilia team said. Martin missed the first three races of the season after two pre-season crashes. He started in Qatar in April, but crashed on lap 14, suffering injuries including 11 broken ribs. He has missed the last six races. During that time he has been in dispute with Aprilia, who he joined from Ducati satellite team Pramac after winning last season's world title. "The goal of the day is to reacquaint Jorge with a MotoGP bike... after months of inactivity," said Aprilia, adding that the Spaniard completed 29 laps yesterday morning and 35 in the afternoon at the Misano track in Italy. There are races in Germany this weekend and in Brno in the Czech Republic the following week before MotoGP's summer break. "Jorge, next week, will be travelling to Brno to take part in the Grand Prix of Czechia after the official medical check," said Aprilia. Martin said he was happy to be riding again. "It's been a difficult journey," he said. "After more than three months I am back on a MotoGP bike." "Really looking forward to come back really soon because the feeling today was great," he added. "The plan is to come back in Brno." The Spaniard has been at odds with the Italian manufacturer after making it known that he intended to activate a release clause in his contract at the end of the season.
The Sun
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
MotoGP champion Jorge Martin returns to bike after injury setbacks
REIGNING MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin has resumed riding after a season marred by injuries and crashes. The Aprilia team confirmed that Martin completed 64 laps during a test session at Italy's Misano circuit, marking his first time on a MotoGP bike in over three months. Martin, who joined Aprilia from Ducati satellite team Pramac after winning the 2024 title, has not finished a race this season. He suffered two pre-season crashes, forcing him to miss the first three races. His return in Qatar ended abruptly with another crash, resulting in 11 broken ribs. Since then, he has been sidelined for six races while also engaging in a contract dispute with Aprilia. 'The goal of the day is to reacquaint Jorge with a MotoGP bike after months of inactivity,' said Aprilia. The Spaniard completed 29 laps in the morning and 35 in the afternoon, showing promising progress. Martin expressed relief at being back on track. 'It's been a difficult journey,' he said. 'After more than three months I am back on a MotoGP bike. Really looking forward to come back really soon because the feeling today was great.' Aprilia confirmed that Martin will travel to Brno for the Czech Grand Prix pending medical clearance. 'Jorge, next week, will be travelling to Brno to take part in the Grand Prix of Czechia after the official medical check,' the team stated. The 27-year-old has been at odds with Aprilia after revealing plans to trigger a release clause in his contract at season's end. His return could influence negotiations as he seeks to prove his fitness before the summer break. - AFP
