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New Straits Times
3 days ago
- 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
4 days ago
- 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
The Hindu
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Hindu
Twice Superbike champ Razgatlioglu to ride for Pramac in MotoGP in 2026
Twice World Superbike champion Toprak Razgatlioglu will make the switch to MotoGP in 2026 after agreeing to join the Prima Pramac Racing team, Yamaha announced on Tuesday. Razgatlioglu, the first Turkish Superbike world champion, is known for his showmanship and has 63 wins. He won his first title with Yamaha in 2021 before making the switch to BMW, where he won the title again in 2024. Pramac made the switch from Ducati bikes to Yamaha this season. Razgatlioglu is currently second in the 2025 Superbike championship. 'Toprak, the most victorious Yamaha rider of all time in Superbike, has proven to be an exceptional talent, securing the WorldSBK Title twice, which is no mean feat,' Paolo Pavesio, the managing director of Yamaha Racing, said in a statement. ALSO READ: Red Bull's Lindblad granted F1 licence ahead of 18th birthday 'His transition to MotoGP is both a 'homecoming' and an exciting new challenge that's been set up with the clear goal of progressive growth over time.' Razgatlioglu had previously tested the Yamaha bike in 2023. Pramac currently has Jack Miller and Miguel Oliveira as their riders this season, with Yamaha saying the 2026 lineup will be confirmed in due course. Current WorldSBK leader Nicolo Bulega is also set to join Ducati's MotoGP test team next year ahead of a potential switch in 2027 when MotoGP's new regulations come into effect.
TimesLIVE
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Toprak Razgatlioglu to ride for Pramac Racing in MotoGP next year
Twice World Superbike champion Toprak Razgatlioglu will make the switch to MotoGP in 2026 after agreeing to join the Prima Pramac Racing team, Yamaha announced on Tuesday. Razgatlioglu, the first Turkish Superbike world champion who is known for his showmanship and has 63 wins, won his first title with Yamaha in 2021 before making the switch to BMW, winning the title again in 2024. Pramac made the switch from Ducati bikes to Yamaha this season. Razgatlioglu is second in the 2025 Superbike championship. 'Toprak, the most victorious Yamaha rider of all time in Superbike, has proven to be an exceptional talent, securing the WorldSBK Title twice, which is no mean feat,' said Paolo Pavesio, MD of Yamaha Racing. 'His transition to MotoGP is both a 'homecoming' and an exciting new challenge that's been set up with the clear goal of progressive growth over time.' Razgatlioglu had previously tested the Yamaha bike in 2023. Pramac now have Jack Miller and Miguel Oliveira as their riders this season, with Yamaha saying the 2026 line-up will be confirmed in due course. Current WorldSBK leader Nicolo Bulega is also set to join Ducati's MotoGP test team next year ahead of a potential switch in 2027 when MotoGP's new regulations come into effect.
The Star
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
Motorcycling-Twice Superbike champ Razgatlioglu to ride for Pramac in MotoGP in 2026
(Reuters) -Twice World Superbike champion Toprak Razgatlioglu will make the switch to MotoGP in 2026 after agreeing to join the Prima Pramac Racing team, Yamaha announced on Tuesday. Razgatlioglu, the first Turkish Superbike world champion who is known for his showmanship and has 63 wins, won his first title with Yamaha in 2021 before making the switch to BMW, winning the title again in 2024. Pramac made the switch from Ducati bikes to Yamaha this season. Razgatlioglu is currently second in the 2025 Superbike championship. "Toprak, the most victorious Yamaha rider of all time in Superbike, has proven to be an exceptional talent, securing the WorldSBK Title twice, which is no mean feat," Paolo Pavesio, the managing director of Yamaha Racing, said in a statement. "His transition to MotoGP is both a 'homecoming' and an exciting new challenge that's been set up with the clear goal of progressive growth over time." Razgatlioglu had previously tested the Yamaha bike in 2023. Pramac currently have Jack Miller and Miguel Oliveira as their riders this season, with Yamaha saying the 2026 lineup will be confirmed in due course. Current WorldSBK leader Nicolo Bulega is also set to join Ducati's MotoGP test team next year ahead of a potential switch in 2027 when MotoGP's new regulations come into effect. (Reporting by Rohith Nair in Bengaluru; editing by Pritha Sarkar)
