Reigning MotoGP champion Jorge Martin Aprilia exit has officially been confirmed. He cleared his intentions to leave Aprilia at the end of the 2025 season. His exit has been a topic of discussion for a long time now, with several speculations fueling the rumour.
He joined Aprilia on a two-year deal, and his contract is supposed to run through the 2026 season; however, rumours have it that he’s ready to invoke a performance-based clause in his contract that allows him to depart if certain conditions are not met.
What Really Happened?
Jorge Martin’s contract with Aprilia was signed after his title-winning season with Pramac Ducati, which included a critical performance clause. According to the clause, if Aprilia was not among the top contenders in the championship standings after the French Grand Prix, which is already over, Martin could opt out of the second year of his deal.
As we all know, he has suffered a series of injuries that have sidelined him for almost every race. He was unable to score any points and could not properly evaluate the bike’s competitiveness. This situation resulted in a complicated situation of Jorge Martin Aprilia exit, where Martin wants to opt out of the second year, while Aprilia argues that the clause doesn’t apply due to Martin’s lack of participation.
Jorge Martin Aprilia Exit Confirmation
After weeks of silence, Martin has addressed the situation directly via a statement on social media. He said, “Faced with the situation of having to make a decision on a date that is established by contract, I have decided to exercise my right to release myself for the 2026 season. I have always done so respectfully, clearly and with the sole intention of taking control of my future as a professional athlete.”
He also agreed with Aprilia in terms of the clause not being applicable due to his lack of participation and said, “Unfortunately, the circumstances that have occurred as a result of the crashes, although it is true that they do not affect what we agreed, have conditioned this phase. This is why I have always been in open dialogue with Aprilia to extend this period to a certain number of grands prix after my return to competition.”
“The aim is that both parties can give each other a second chance and feel comfortable before making a decision for 2026. I have always been honest with Aprilia, I have always valued the bike, the team and the effort off all of the people part of the project. There is no conflict or reproach. I just want to be able to look ahead with clarity, after very difficult times and a very serious injury, and to continue to give the best of myself of and off the track.” he added
This statement is seen as a direct reply to Aprilia after they issued a statement at the end of the British Grand Prix when Aprilia’s Marco Bezzecchi won the race. Massimo Rivola, CEO, declared the victory as proof that the RS-GP is a race-winning bike.
Jorge Martin Aprilia exit will mark a dramatic turn of events for both him and Aprilia, with several teams already eyeing to sign him.
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