Aprilia’s Jorge Martin has warned that he’ll “must be very cautious” about set-up suggestions for the upcoming MotoGP Brazilian Grand Prix as there’s “loads to regulate”.
This weekend, MotoGP returns to Brazil for the primary time since 2004, happening on the Ayrton Senna circuit in Goiania, which beforehand hosted races from 1987 to 1989.
The circuit’s predominantly clockwise format is more likely to pose challenges for groups and riders getting ready their bikes for the Grand Prix.
Michelin plans to increase its tire lineup and introduce a stiffer rear casing, which it raced on the Thai Grand Prix, which appeared to present Aprilia a bonus over its rivals.
Former world champion Jorge Martin completed fourth in Thailand regardless of solely finishing two days of pre-season testing, and can purpose to construct on that lead to Brazil.
Nonetheless, he warns that he’ll must be cautious when giving suggestions on the bike at new circuits.
“I am very excited to start out on this new monitor and I am positive that what we’re engaged on in Thailand will probably be an excellent base to work on in Brazil,” he stated.
“New vans are at all times demanding and there are loads of issues to regulate, so we’ve got to be very cautious to offer the fitting suggestions.
“However with Marco’s crew, I feel we may be aggressive. I can not wait to go to Brazil. Brazil is my favourite nation.”
‘There isn’t any lack of motivation’ after Thailand victory
Aprilia enters the second spherical of its 2026 marketing campaign seeking to construct on its win in opposition to Marco Bezzecchi in Thailand.
Bezzecchi and Aprilia seemed the strongest all weekend in Thailand, however solely a crash within the dash at Buriram value them an opportunity at a clear sweep.
With the monitor format and tire distribution favorable to RS-GP, Bezzecchi says there’s “no lack of motivation” inside Aprilia to come back to Brazil.
“I am very comfortable to go to Brazil and I am interested by discovering this new monitor,” stated the Italian.
“I’m very excited as I’m positive it will likely be nice to race in a brand new nation and meet new followers.
“We hope to have an excellent weekend and do an excellent job. There isn’t any lack of motivation from the entire crew.”
Bezzecchi has dropped seven factors within the standings after the weekend in Thailand, and his dash win and second place within the Grand Prix put KTM’s Pedro Acosta on the high of the championship for the primary time in his profession.
In Thailand, Bezzecchi received in Portugal and Valencia on the finish of final season, changing into the primary Aprilia rider to win three consecutive races.
