Jorge Martin has made it clear that this isn’t the determinant of his resolution to stick with Aprilia for the 2026 MotoGP season.
After months of contractual fallout, Martín confirmed he’ll proceed with Aprilia in 2026 throughout his return to BRNO on the Czech Grand Prix.
The MotoGP world champion has spent the 2025 season to date, lacking the complete pre-season Take a look at and has solely appeared in two Grand Prixes (Qatar and the Czech Republic) of a sequence of accidents.
Getting again on monitor, pressure escalated between Martin and Aprilia. The Spaniard, alongside supervisor Albert Varera, tried to activate the contract exit clause, with Varera claiming that Martin would turn into a free agent in 2026.
At Brno, Martín determined to complete his standoff and commit his future to Aprilia.
Cash not on the forefront of Jorge Martin’s mindset
In an interview with Spanish broadcaster Dazn, Jorge Martin defined that whereas monetary concerns have been current, they weren’t motivated him.
“No, the monetary facet is clearly at all times there, and it is at all times vital, nevertheless it would not transfer me.
“I’ve at all times tried to seek out the very best sports activities choices. That is one thing my dad taught me since I used to be a bit child. When you get outcomes, the monetary aspect continues.”
Martin additionally identified the spectacular type of his teammate Marco Betzecki as a key think about his resolution.
Betzekki has achieved robust performances over the previous few months, together with victory in silverstone and podium finishes at Assen, Saxenling and Brno.
“It did not inspire me. What motivated me was one thing I believed was the very best for my future and I consider I am in Aprilia now,” he mentioned.
“Now, seeing the work they did and the bike efficiency, it is silly to not assume strongly about staying. Finally, that is what I did.
Martín completed seventh within the Brno Grand Prix and completed the primary half of the 2025 marketing campaign with simply 9 factors, however has renewed motivation for the second half of the season.
