Overview

• Aprilia has warned it will take legal action, supported by MotoGP chief Carmelo Ezpeleta, to enforce Jorge Martin’s contract through the 2026 season.
• Martin’s camp, led by manager Albert Valera, insists a performance-based clause allows the reigning world champion to opt out and sign with Honda for 2026.
• Ezpeleta has made clear that Martin cannot race in 2026 without either a renegotiated agreement or a court ruling in his favor.
• Honda has called on Aleix Espargaro as a substitute rider, and the former Aprilia mainstay has since questioned the rationale of compelling Martin to remain against his will.
• Without a legal or negotiated settlement, Aprilia-backed action could trigger a ban and bar Martin from the 2026 championship.