MotoGP champion Martin says staying with Aprilia in 2026

Reigning MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin said on Thursday he would stay with the Aprilia team for the 2026 season.

“I can announce that I will stay with Aprilia in 2026,” Martin said at a press conference ahead of the Grand Prix of Czechia.

The 27-year-old Spaniard has been at odds with Italian manufacturer Aprilia after initially saying he intended to activate a release clause in his contract at the end of the season.

Martin is returning to competition after being sidelined for nearly four months by injuries.

After missing 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.