George Martin’s MotoGP title defense didn’t go the way he hoped.
He spent most of 2025 on the sidelines, hampered by several events that took a toll on his body. Mentally it also took a toll.
Although there are disagreements with ApriliaGoing into the new year, he remains in a strong position. He has a bike that looks set to challenge Ducati in the next few months.
with MotoGP rider market It is going to continue to strengthen for 2027 Martin Perhaps he is anticipating his next move. If he starts winning again, there is no reason to move to another place.
George Martin has had a few scary accidents this year. Can it go back?
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Martin is ‘less effective’ than Marco Bezecic.Especially on braking, and his confident teammate was able to compete in his first season with Aprilia.
If he was still at Ducati, Martin thinks he could have fought with Marc Marquez Right to the end. Francesco Bagnaia did not expect them to suffer as much as they did to him.
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George Martin welcomes being ‘in the limelight’ despite a tough 2025 MotoGP season.
Martin was left ‘crying a lot’ after the Qatar disaster At the beginning of the year, he had pneumonia and broke 11 ribs.
It’s been a tough recovery process, and fans have been very understanding the entire way. They had an idea of ​​how long recovery would take.
to speak Motorsport.comThe Spaniard revealed how he accepted that there was always too much coverage about him, even when he was struggling.
“It doesn’t affect me, I always feel like I’m focused,” he said. “I always say, at one point or another, in El Hormigero, or La Resistencia, or the interview (about) Aprilia, or I’m injured, or I’ll come back, I’m always everywhere.
“I feel like I’m one of the reference riders, along with Marc (Marquez), Fabio (Quatarraro), Peco (Bagnaya) and Pedro (Acosta). The five of us are riders who are always there.
Martin wanted to go home During the post-season test in Valencia, after rushing back in time to find the next bike sensation. Injuring himself was a difficult prospect, but he escaped unscathed.
Read more: Jorge Martin reveals how he felt when Marc Marquez lifted the MotoGP title.
Why is George Martin under some pressure at Aprilia in 2026?
With Martin’s original two-year Aprilia contract set to expire before the end of 2026, he still has to perform if he wants to ensure a good ride for the coming seasons.
Martin isn’t worried about a new Aprilia contract yet. While focusing on returning to full fitness and confidence.
But, he really can’t afford to go through another campaign like he just did. Again, it should prove to be good value for money.
Bezecchi wasn’t expected to be the team’s number one, but he’s been able to do so this year. This can be beneficial for Martin, but it can also be a hindrance because it increases expectations.
