On May 29, 2025, Jorge Martin posted a statement on Instagram Stories, announcing his departure from Aprilia at the end of the 2025 season. After weeks of tension, the Madrid rider, absent from the 2025 Grand Prix due to injuries (three serious accidents), is ending a collaboration that never fully took off.
The story between George Martin et Aprilia ends in a bitter atmosphere, after several weeks of speculation, tense silence and a series of dramatic events surrounding his injury. The Spanish driver has decided to definitively break with the Noale manufacturer, through a clear statement posted on his social networks this Saturday.
« At no time did I break the contract. When signing, I agreed with Aprilia that, barring special circumstances, I reserved the right to decide my future until 2026.. This was an essential condition for accepting their proposal. "Says Martin.
He thus reveals that the agreement signed with Aprilia included a key clause: the possibility of withdrawing for the 2026 season, depending on the progress of the collaboration and his feelings about the bike. A clause that has now been activated.
« When I decided to change brands last year, one of my priorities was to be able to test the bike in real conditions. To understand how the team operates and their working methods. For me, it was essential to feel comfortable before committing to two years. »
But this “trial period” was seriously compromised by the accident of Martin and its unavailability, which slowed down the adaptation process with ApriliaDespite this, the Madrid driver assures that he has done everything to maintain an open and constructive relationship with the Italian brand: " I have always been open to dialogue to postpone this deadline., so that we can give ourselves a real second chance »
Jorge Martin: “ There is no conflict or blame. I have always been honest with Aprilia. »
Despite this desire to complete the process, the decision was made: George Martin will not honor the contract for 2026. He is leaving Aprilia effective at the end of the 2025 season. But he does so without rancor.
« There is no conflict or blame. I have always been honest with Aprilia. I appreciated the bike, the team, and the effort made. All I ask is that my choices and what we agreed upon be respected. »
A strong message, delivered with lucidity and class, in which George Martin does not close any doors, but draws a new line in his career.
« I just want to be able to look to the future with clarity., after going through some very difficult times and a very serious injury. I want to continue giving the best of myself, both on and off the track »
The page Aprilia is therefore turning. It now remains to be seen what will be the next destination of one of the most talented — and now available — drivers in the paddock. MotoGP…And what will be the reaction ofAprilia ...
