Jorge Martin explains that challenging Marco Bezecic for the 2026 MotoGP title is not his ‘goal’ now

The Spaniard started just seven of last year’s 22 Grands Prix after suffering fractures to his right arm, left leg, left arm, collarbone and 11 ribs. as well as, Martin suffered a hemopneumothorax in the 2025 Qatar GP This made him fear for his life while in the hospital.

Further operations over the winter to address ongoing issues with his collarbone and left arm appear to have put Martin on the back foot for 2026, as he is due to test in Sebang. But Martin has only four points Bezechichi After three rounds on the level.

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Jorge Martin wants to focus on race wins rather than titles until the end of 2026

Aprilia also saw Martin P2 take his first podium at RS-GP after finishing in Brazil and the United States. as well as, Martin won the COTA Sprint For his first win as an Aprilia star, Bezeci leads the rankings having won all three Grands Prix held so far.

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Considering his year from hell last season, Martin refuses to consider challenging for the 2026 title as his main goal for the time being. Instead, he wants to focus on fighting for victory in each race, and only at the end of 2026 MotoGP season Does the Madrid native want to watch the title fight?

Martin said, through quotes MarkI won’t think about the world championship until the end of the year, but it’s clear that Apria has taken a big step.

We fight for every race. That’s the goal. Fighting for the world championship is a big deal, and it will be very difficult. But we have started on the right foot, and it is important to maintain this level.

CEO Massimo Rivola confirmed Aprilia will give Bezzecchi and Martin a fair chance to win the 2026 MotoGP title.Although it is widely believed that the latter will go by the end of the year. It is widely believed to be. Yamaha is set to sign Martin. For the 2027 season.

It is still the same. I personally hope that Aprilia will win the 2026 MotoGP title instead of MartinThe latter is expected to leave at the end of the contract. Aprilia does not want Martin to join Yamaha as the riders’ champion, as he joined from Pramac.

Martin Moving from Pramac to Aprilia in 2025, he took the number 1 plate, winning the 2024 title in his final career for Pramac. After missing out on promotion from Pramac to the factory Ducati team, the Madrid native has agreed to move to Noale, who will support Marc Marquez.