Jorge Martin confirms desire to leave Aprilia for MotoGP 2026

The Spanish Grand Prix used to be a byword for dull, processional racing, but that has changed – if only a little – in recent years.That’s because while the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is a known quantity, having been on the calendar since 1991, it’s slightly less intensively known than it used to be, since it’s no longer used as a venue for pre-season testing. The drivers could ...Keep reading

Aston Martin F1 driver Lance Stroll will not take part in Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix due to pain in his hand and wrist.On Saturday Stroll had qualified in 14th, but the Canadian will not take up his grid position tomorrow after experiencing recurring pain in his right hand and wrist.The team said the discomfort was related to when he broke his hand in a cycling accident on the eve of the ...Keep reading

KTM CEO Gottfried Neumeister has confirmed the company’s participation in MotoGP until the end of 2026, but admitted that what happens thereafter remains uncertain. The company says its sites – particularly Mattighofen and Munderfing in Austria – are to be secured in the long term following a loan from Bajaj, which was announced last week.However, the future of its motorsport ...Keep reading

KTM CEO Gottfried Neumeister has confirmed the company’s participation in MotoGP until the end of 2026, but admitted that what happens thereafter remains uncertain. The company says its sites – particularly Mattighofen and Munderfing in Austria – are to be secured in the long term following a loan from Bajaj, which was announced last week.However, the future of its motorsport ...Keep reading

Factory Honda rider Luca Marini has dislocated his hip in a fall while testing for the Suzuka 8 Hours.The Italian crashed heavily on his second day of testing at the legendary Japanese venue, where the classic endurance race will take place on 3 August.Apart from the dislocated hip, Marini also suffered left knee ligament damage as well as fractures in his sternum and left collarbone. He ...Keep reading

Factory Honda rider Luca Marini has dislocated his hip in a fall while testing for the Suzuka 8 Hours.The Italian crashed heavily on his second day of testing at the legendary Japanese venue, where the classic endurance race will take place on 3 August.Apart from the dislocated hip, Marini also suffered left knee ligament damage as well as fractures in his sternum and left collarbone. He ...Keep reading

TNT MotoGP presenters and pundits Michael Laverty, Neil Hodgson, and Suzi Perry believe this year’s championship could be out of Francesco Bagnaia’s hands, with Alex Marquez now the closest challenger to leader Marc Marquez.The two-time MotoGP champion has had a difficult start to the season, recently with a point-less weekend in France and a retirement from the British GP at ...Keep reading

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.Massimo Rivola, CEO of Aprilia’s racing division, seized the moment to highlight the potential of the RS-GP, while also urging the Spaniard to reconsider his intention to walk away at the ...Keep reading

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.Massimo Rivola, CEO of Aprilia’s racing division, seized the moment to highlight the potential of the RS-GP, while also urging the Spaniard to reconsider his intention to walk away at the ...Keep reading

Aprilia rider Jorge Martin has confirmed his desire to leave the Italian marque at the end of the 2025 MotoGP season, having broken his silence on Thursday.As exclusively revealed by Autosport, Martin told Aprilia management that he intended to leave at the end of this year despite only joining the team for 2025. This is based on a contractual clause which allows him to walk away after ...Keep reading

Silverstone produced a mega British Grand Prix weekend as Marco Bezzecchi claimed a shock victory for the Aprilia MotoGP squad.It couldn’t have come at a better time for all parties given the unstable future of reigning champion Jorge Martin – but will that win and Aprilia CEO Massimo Rivera's plea for Martin to stay hold up?That is of course discussed in the latest episode of Tank ...Keep reading

The brewing conflict between Jorge Martin and Aprilia was a hot topic on the British Grand Prix weekend at Silverstone. But while that saga continues to dominate headlines and stir speculation across the MotoGP paddock, another storyline may soon capture its share of attention.Read Also:MotoGPHonda confirms it wants to sign Jorge Martin if Aprilia deal endsMotoGPMassimo ...Keep reading

The brewing conflict between Jorge Martin and Aprilia was a hot topic on the British Grand Prix weekend at Silverstone. But, while that saga continues to dominate headlines and stir speculation across the MotoGP paddock, another storyline may soon capture its share of attention.PLUS: How Aprilia is winning the moral battle with Martin after British GP triumphJudging by what unfolded at ...Keep reading

MotoGP KTM Tech3 rider Enea Bastianini described the British GP as the “worst race” of his career as he lamented what had been a “very complicated day”.Bastianini started from 17th on the grid, and classified 17th amid the gusty Silverstone conditions.“It has been a very complicated day for me today, because I would try to do something on the bike, but nothing. It is ...Keep reading

MotoGP KTM Tech3 rider Enea Bastianini described the British GP as the “worst race” of his career as he lamented what had been a “very complicated day”.Bastianini started from 17th on the grid, and classified 17th amid the gusty Silverstone conditions.“It has been a very complicated day for me today, because I would try to do something on the bike, but nothing. It is ...Keep reading

MotoGP’s current run of drama continued with Silverstone providing its usual thrilling race, as the British Grand Prix registered its 11th different winner in the past 11 editions.While Marco Bezzecchi and Aprilia celebrated victory, Marc Marquez took full advantage of his luck to stretch his championship lead yet again. Meanwhile, some intense emotions were personified by Fabio ...Keep reading

Silverstone produced a second dramatic, strategic grand prix in as many race weekends – novelty winner included! The unique, high-speed British venue and the chilly, windy weather threw down a number of challenges to the MotoGP field, with some responding better than others. Here’s who impressed, and who didn’t.Winner: Marco Bezzecchi Marco Bezzecchi, Aprilia RacingPhoto ...Keep reading

In his 200th MotoGP start, Franco Morbidelli crashed on the opening lap of the British GP after being knocked down by Aleix Espargaro’s bike. The Italian managed to take the restart after fewer than three racing laps had run, and went on to brand his recovery ride to fourth as “amazing.”Morbidelli recovered to finish fourth in the British Grand Prix, just 0.017 seconds behind Marc ...Keep reading