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Aprilia 'feels like home' despite contract standoff, says Jorge Martin

Jorge Martin has said Aprilia is starting to “feel like home” after making his MotoGP return with the team following a lengthy injury spell ahead of this weekend’s Czech Grand Prix.

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MotoGP champion Martin claims Aprilia 'feels like home' despite contractual saga

Jorge Martin has said Aprilia is starting to “feel like home” after making his MotoGP return with the team following a lengthy injury spell ahead of this weekend’s Czech Grand Prix.

Autosport

Jorge Martin to stay with Aprilia’s MotoGP team after all – here’s how it happened

Over the course of Friday at the MotoGP German Grand Prix, it became increasingly clear that Jorge Martin’s contractual standoff with Aprilia was now over. The world champion will fulfil his two-year deal by remaining at the team for 2026.

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Martin gives up on Aprilia MotoGP team exit plan – here’s how it happened

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Aprilia management suggest Martin may opt to stay amid MotoGP contract saga

Senior figures at Aprilia have lent weight to reports and rumours that Jorge Martin will stay with the Italian team in 2026, but stopped short of confirming an end to their contract dispute with the world champion.

Autosport

Aprilia top brass suggests Jorge Martin may be happy to stay

Motorsport

Why Jorge Martin’s standoff against Aprilia is entering a new phase

The Dutch Grand Prix at Assen will be remembered for many reasons, although most of them were only loosely connected to the sporting action. Marc Marquez made it clear that only he can throw away his shot at a seventh MotoGP crown with a stunning sprint and grand prix double,…

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Why the conflict between Martin and Aprilia has entered a new dimension

Autosport

The Messiest Drama Queen in MotoGP is Getting Special Treatment At Aprilia...Again

Jorge Martin, after crashing twice, and missing nearly the entire season of his first at Aprilia in MotoGP, wants out of his contract. Instead of cutting him, Aprilia lobbied MotoGP to let him test its bike to get him to stay.

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Aprilia-Jorge Martin situation needs resolving to allow MotoGP 2026 entry, says Dorna

Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP promoter Dorna, has threatened to not accept a Jorge Martin entry for next year’s championship unless the rider’s dispute with Aprilia is resolved.

Motorsport

Dorna boss threatens to deny Martin 2026 MotoGP entry

Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP promoter Dorna, has threatened to not accept a Jorge Martin entry for next year’s championship unless the rider’s dispute with Aprilia is resolved.

Autosport

Aprilia "would have won more races" with Martin as it works to fix rift

When Jorge Martin confirmed his plans to leave Aprilia despite taking part in just one race weekend, the paddock was shocked by the hastiness of his decision. There’s little doubt that the bike hasn’t been as competitive as Ducati's, but it was a surprising decision given Martin's lack of time…

Autosport

Aprilia “would have won more races” with Jorge Martin as it works to fix rift

When Jorge Martin confirmed his plans to leave Aprilia following just one race, the paddock media were shocked by the hastiness of his decision. There’s little doubt that the bike hasn’t been as competitive as Ducati's, but it was a surprising decision given Martin's lack of time on the Aprilia…

Motorsport

Aprilia vs Martin - what's next as world champion intends to leave?

Four days have passed since Marco Bezzecchi triumphed at Silverstone, defying most predictions in an unexpected twist to the plot involving Jorge Martin and Aprilia - one worthy of Alfred Hitchcock himself.

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The Aprilia and Jorge Martin saga: What’s next?

Four days have passed since Marco Bezzecchi triumphed at Silverstone, defying most predictions in an unexpected twist to the plot involving Jorge Martín and Aprilia - one worthy of Alfred Hitchcock himself.

Autosport

Rivola sends message to Martin: "Aprilia is ready to win with you"

Aprilia CEO Massimo Rivola used Marco Bezzecchi’s British Grand Prix victory to send a strong public message to the team’s injured rider Jorge Martin, amidst a contractual dispute with the Spanish racer.

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Massimo Rivola: Aprilia "is ready to win” with Jorge Martin

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Why Martin vs Aprilia conflict will have no easy resolution

As revealed by Autosport on Monday, Jorge Martin intends to end his Aprilia contract at the end of the 2025 MotoGP season, which has caused a stir in the paddock.

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Why Martin-vs-Aprilia conflict will have no easy resolution

As revealed by Motorsport.com on Monday, Jorge Martin intends to end his Aprilia contract at the end of the 2025 MotoGP season, which has caused a stir in the paddock.

Motorsport

Are tracks designed for F1 more dangerous for MotoGP riders?

In the wake of Jorge Martín's devastating Qatar crash, just ask Aprilia MotoGP sporting director Massimo Rivola.

Autosport

Martin set for Spain return with a medical flight from Qatar

Jorge Martin has spent the last 11 days in Doha following the pneumothorax he suffered after crashing in the MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix.

Motorsport

Jorge Martin to return to Spain on Saturday on a medical flight from Qatar

Jorge Martín has spent the last 11 days in Doha following the pneumothorax he suffered after crashing in the MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix.

Autosport

Ducati takes aim at Aprilia as Martin test request declined

A heated discussion ends in disappointment for both Jorge Martin and Aprilia as the group voted no to a track test for the injured rider before Qatar

Motorsport

Ducati key in denying Aprilia test for Jorge Martin before his Qatar return

A heated discussion ends in disappointment for both Jorge Martin and Aprilia as manufactures voted no to a special track session for the injured rider

Autosport

Why the Martin test request should prompt a rule change

In the grand scheme of everything going on in the world right now, the question of whether to allow the injured Jorge Martin to try out his MotoGP Aprilia before attempting to race it is a strikingly piffling issue.

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