Jorge Martin returned to the MotoGP podium for the first time since the 2024 season, finishing third in the Goiania sprint race.
of Aprilia The rider finished behind Marc Marquez and Fabio Di Giantonio to record their first podium since the 2024 Valencia Grand Prix. Martin He captured his first MotoGP title at Pramac.
George Martin scores first Aprilia podium at Brazilian GP in sprint – what’s possible at Grand Prix?
By 2025 Martin recorded one of the worst title defenses In the history of the sport, he finished 21st in the standings. The Spaniard missed 15 races last year after suffering multiple injuries.
He is gradually working towards full fitness and is now at a level where he can fight for race winners, the RS-GP can win the race. Marco Melandri feels it. Martin has a ‘litmus test’ against Brazil’s Marco Bezecic.And he got the best of him in Sprint.
George Martin says ‘same or better’ than 2024 season after claiming first Aprilia podium
Martin capitalized on a mistake from Bezecchi to jump to third and the Spaniard held on to take his first podium for Aprilia. It was a long road to recovery after the 2025 season.
Speaking through Motorsport Spain later Brazilian Grand Prix Sprint, Martin was feeling positive about the result and his physical condition. He says he is riding ‘better’ than when he won the MotoGP championship.
After everything I’ve been through, this stage finish feels so good. I have learned a lot from last year. It’s like going from 2024 to 2026.
“I’m very, very happy. It was a tough road. A few months ago I couldn’t eat. My girlfriend was feeding me. My goal was to finish and the result was secondary. I’m only focusing on my feelings. There’s still a lot of work to do to catch Ducatis.”
“In terms of riding, I’m back. I think I’m the same or better than 2024, but on a different bike. Physically, I’m down about 5%. I’m slowly getting closer to Bezeci, which is my ultimate goal.”
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The Brazilian Grand Prix stage shows ‘what can be’ for George Martin at Aprilia
The 28-year-old’s stint was a good time for him and Aprilia, but past disagreements between the two sides have some wondering if things could have worked out differently.
Neil Hodgson thinks to Martin ‘what could have been’ In Noale’s clothes. Aprilia hasn’t found the best version of the Spaniard since his entry in 2025 after countless accidents and injuries.
Martin tried to break the contract during the season because he said he had no complaints about the project. He later quit the team after failing to force a move to Honda. Now that he is fully healthy, there are rumors that he has left Aprilia.
Martin is set to join Yamaha in 2027.Francesco Bagnaia has been tipped to replace him and partner Bezeci next year.
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