Overview

• Martin invoked a clause allowing him to leave if he wasn’t contending for top positions after six races, citing his injury-limited participation.
• Aprilia argues the clause is void because Martin missed most early rounds due to crashes and insists his contract runs through 2026.
• Martin says he offered to extend the evaluation period upon return but chose to exercise his right by the contract’s deadline to secure his future.
• The reigning champion has suffered three major injuries in 2025, making only one start at Lusail and scoring zero points through seven rounds.
• Reports link Martin to Honda for 2026, though any transfer depends on the outcome of his legal challenge with Aprilia.