Overview

• Martin finished 11th in the sprint and seventh in the main race at Brno after recovering from multiple rib fractures and a pneumothorax sustained in April’s Qatar GP.
• He described his return as emotionally intense, saying he cried with his family before the race and prioritized rebuilding confidence and learning processes over chasing immediate results.
• Martin officially extended his contract with Aprilia through 2026, resolving earlier disputes over a performance-based exit clause and earning praise from team boss Massimo Rivola.
• Rivola cautioned that finding the final performance margins will be demanding and said internal competition with teammate Marco Bezzecchi is intended to push both riders higher.
• With three weeks before the next round, Martin aims to target podiums at three or four races and help Aprilia capitalize on recent technical gains ahead of the season’s second half.