Albert Valera, Jorge Martin's manager, declared at the Sachsenring: it's time to turn the page on conflicts and put sport back at the top of the agenda. Despite tensions and rumors of an early separation between his rider and Aprilia, Valera is now taking a clear stance: Jorge Martin will see out his contract, and his return is near.
« We want tonow we focus on sport »Hammers Albert ValeraFor the Spanish manager, the main thing is to restore Martin on his motorcycle and to dispel the rumors that have stirred up the paddock in recent months, under his leadership.
Injured in Doha in April, George Martin saw his 2025 season reduced to a single appearance. Disappointed and frustrated, he had considered breaking his contract with Aprilia by activating a performance clause. A scenario that could have brought it closer to Honda, ready to welcome him.
But Valera, ultimately pragmatic, recognized that the judicial option was not viable:
« Milan court would take too long to pronounce. The remedies could to beeposand to rintactedition, the back and forth could to be numerous. »
The climate has calmed down in recent weeks. Martin took over the RS-GP during private tests at Misano and regained confidence. Valera assures him on speedweek : the bike has changed, and for the better.
Albert Valera: “ the Aprilia is much better now »
« The bike is much better now and offers more'adherence and confidence than the last1st time that Jorge'a pilotedShe is simply less nervous.. »
The Spaniard is now expected to Brno, subject to a final medical examination to check the healing of his ribs.
« And dAt the beginning of the week, Jorge will undergo a new examination.medical. This will allow you tocheck if its cThe items are completebeing guseries. »
Valera, also manager of Peter Acosta, is careful to stay the course and dismiss speculation surrounding its pilot. For him, the time for rumors and procedures is over.
« I do my job and others do theirs, of course.safe ; you have to respect things. »
During Martin's absence, Marco Bezzecchi carried high the colors ofAprilia, signing three podiums in the last four races, proof that the RS-GP has become competitive again.
While Brno looms, Valera displays its objective: to bring back Martin in the best conditions, so that the world champion can finally concentrate on what he does best - running.
