Reigning MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin has confirmed he will remain with Aprilia for the 2026 season, ending months of public dispute over an exit clause in his contract.
Martin, who joined Aprilia after clinching the 2024 MotoGP title with Pramac Ducati, previously declared that he had activated a clause that would allow him to leave the Italian manufacturer at the end of this season.
However, a dramatic U-turn was confirmed during Thursday’s special press conference at Brno – ahead of Martin’s second grand prix appearance of the season – when the Spaniard announced he will honour the full two-year agreement.
“I’m happy to be back… and happy to say that I will continue at Aprilia for 2026,” said Martin.
“I fought for what I thought was best for me, trying to move on to another project.
“I could continue with this fight but in life we have to take decisions and I’ve decided to stay in Aprilia for one more season.”
