Martin is aware that he has no realistic chance of defending his title this year
New Aprilia MotoGP signing Jorge Martin believes he could possibly have a chance to fight for the championship again in 2026. The reigning champion has switched to Aprilia’s factory team on a two-year contract after being snubbed of a chance to move up to the factory Ducati team in favour of six-time champion Marc Marquez. Starting this year, he will lead an all-new line-up at the Noale-based brand, teaming up with another Ducati exile Marco Bezzecchi.
'The opportunity could come as early as 2026. But for now, I just have to do my best.” Jorge Martin, Aprilia Racing Photo by: Gold and Goose / Motorsport Images Ducati has been the dominant force in MotoGP since 2022, with Martin’s title success last year on a satellite Pramac bike marking Ducati’s third straight triumph in the premier class. Francesco Bagnaia, the Spaniard’s title rival from last season, won back-to-back titles on factory Ducati bikes in 2022-23.
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