Paolo Campinotti has sent a stark warning to Aprilia, saying Jorge Martin could win the MotoGP title and then ‘walk away’ like he did with Pramac.
In the year In 2024, Spaniard Martin won the World Cup in the MotoGP era with an independent team, beating Francesco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez to the championship.
After winning the title with PramakMartin left the team and joined Aprilia, the team he currently competes in.
So far in the 2026 season, Martin He scored 90 points with two podium finishes and now trails teammate Marco Bezecchi by 11 points.
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Paolo Campinotti has warned Aprilia that George Martin could ‘walk away’ after winning the championship.
He said recently. Sky Sports ItaliaPramac Group boss Kompany said. Martin is the favorite to be champion. He has warned that he will keep the trophy and ‘go away’ as he did after 2024.
“Yes, in my opinion, Martin can do what he did with us: win the world championship,” said Campinotti.
“Bezecchi is very good, very fast. But Martin is 10 points away and he is still familiar with the bike. I will not underestimate him, for me it will be a George-Bezecchi duel.”
Asked if Marquez, the 2025 world champion, is still the man to beat, Campinotti replied: “Yes he is, but he’s not in a good place right now. I’d bet more on those two (Martin and Bezecchi).”
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Paolo Campinotti claims that Aprilia has won Ducati.
Aprilia He is leading the championship with 125 points. Ducati Second at 106, leaving the likes of KTM, Honda and Yamaha in the rearview.
In the year Having won three of the four races in 2026, Campinotti believes the Apria has now overtaken Ducati. However, Ducati said it could bounce back, especially with Luigi “Gigi” Daliegna at the helm.
Asked if Aprilia has now ‘closed’ the gap to Ducati, Campinotti said: “More than that, I think Aprilia has a clear advantage over Ducati.”
“They won the first three races, they showed their dominance. Also, we are not talking about a single rider, but all the Aprilias are doing well. Ducati has always struggled, even on tracks like Austin.
“I think the bike to beat at the moment is more the Aprilia than the Ducati today. Because things can always change, it’s always a huge mistake to underestimate Daleignan, because he’s the most talented guy in the paddock.
“I have no doubt that Gigi will come up with something. But there is no doubt that the Apria has an advantage over the Ducati today.”
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