George Martin may not exactly be in Aprilia’s good books right now, and the team looks set to ‘punish’ him for not having the chance to ride their 850cc bike.
The Spaniard has had plenty of drama with Noale’s outfit since last year’s contract saga, with infighting common in recent tournaments.
Martin pushes Paolo Bonora. In the garage after the clash with Raul Fernandez in Barcelona. He killed himself and three other riders in Balaton Park Aprilia Teammate Marco Bezecchi, one in the opening round.
Team leader Massimo Rivola beat Martin To the television media after the race, the crash cost the team precious points in the championship. Now, thanks to the takeover, he’s about to miss the first full-time riders’ challenge of 850cc bikes. Yamaha.
Should Yamaha be worried about George Martin’s attitude after axing Aprilia team members?
Martin is set to join Yamaha in 2027.
George Martin’s move to Yamaha in 2027 means Aprilia won’t let him test their 850cc bike after the race.
Martin is set to join Yamaha in 2027. With Ai Ogura. of MotoGP rider market He moved quickly in the winter, and the 2024 champion chose to change factories.
However, his move, along with several others, has yet to be announced as the manufacturers continue negotiations with MotoGP SEG, formerly Dorna, on the next Concorde deal. This has several implications for the teams, especially with the 2027 Test.
The 850cc prototype was only in the hands of test riders, but after the Czech GP, the full-time riders were set to make their debut. The problem is that most of them are switching factories by 2027, and none of their moves are confirmed.
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with Martin He left Aprilia at the end of the year, he will not go on the machine in 2027. Instead, it will be in the hands of Lorenzo Savadori and team-mate Bezecchi, who have just signed a new contract, according to journalist Simon Patterson.
So Martin is set to lose valuable track time and preparation for 2027. He will have less time to adapt to the Yamaha machine, and he has been sidelined by the Aprilia.
Patterson discussed the situation Race MotoGP podcast: “He’s going to be punished by Aprilia more by chance than anything else.
Will George Martin’s upcoming Aprilia exit affect the MotoGP title fight?
Martin is believed to join Yamaha in 2027
“But on the Monday after Brno, there are the first tests of the 850s for contract riders. And as we understand, teams are only allowed two riders, and we expect that even each team will not choose two riders due to contract conditions.
But I think what we will see in that test will be Lorenzo Savadori and Marco Bezecchi.
“Beth tries Pirellis and Jorge Martin doesn’t, because every time he goes to Yamaha next year, but also tough luck, mate. You’re not allowed in the garage today. We’ve got a new bike you’ll never ride. Bye. See you in Assen.”
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