Overview
- Aprilia confirmed Martin has been declared fit by MotoGP doctors to compete at the Valencia Grand Prix season finale.
- The FIM stewards ruled he rode irresponsibly in the Motegi sprint and issued a double long-lap penalty to be served in Sunday’s grand prix.
- The sanction stems from his opening‑lap collision with team-mate Marco Bezzecchi that broke his collarbone, and it does not apply to the Saturday sprint.
- Martin says his priority is completing laps and taking part in Tuesday’s post‑race test as he prepares for 2026, not chasing a result this weekend.
- He acknowledged the punishment as understandable and noted he has not ridden a MotoGP bike since surgery, adding he will stop if pain prevents safe running; Maverick Vinales and Raul Fernandez were also passed fit for Valencia.