Jorge Martín has officially confirmed he will remain with Aprilia Racing for the 2026 MotoGP season, ending months of speculation about his future in the premier class. The reigning world champion announced the news during a press conference at Brno. Press: MotoGP

The decision follows a challenging year for the Spanish rider, who has battled through injuries and uncertainty about his long-term plans. Despite those difficulties, Martín has opted to continue his partnership with Aprilia, citing renewed confidence in both himself and the RS-GP project.

“I’m really happy to be here again,” Martín told the media. “The last six or seven months have been really tough with injuries, but now I’m back in MotoGP and I’m delighted to confirm I’ll be staying with Aprilia in 2026.”

The announcement brings clarity after a period of public back-and-forth, where Martín declared on social media he intended to leave, only for Aprilia to counter by reaffirming he was contracted through 2026. His decision to remain ends any talk of legal disputes and solidifies Aprilia’s line-up heading into the next season.

Martín acknowledged that he had interest from rival manufacturers but ultimately decided to honour his current agreement. He also revealed that strong performances from teammates, combined with technical progress at Aprilia, were important factors in his choice.

Jorge MartinWith his immediate future resolved, Martín can now focus entirely on the remainder of the 2025 season as he looks to regain momentum and fight for victories after recovering from injury setbacks. The confirmation of his commitment is also a major boost for Aprilia Racing, who continue to chase success at the very top of MotoGP.

For fans, it means the number one plate will once again be seen on an Aprilia in 2026 – a statement of intent from both rider and team as they aim to build on recent progress and challenge consistently at the front.

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