Overview

• The reigning champion finished fourth at Balaton Park for his best result of 2025, charging from deep on the grid after a poor qualifying.
• He gained 12 places overall and passed nine riders on the opening lap before settling for a controlled fourth-place finish.
• Race analysis indicated his average pace closely matched team-mate Marco Bezzecchi’s, with lost time in traffic and qualifying limiting any podium bid.
• Martin said he feels “back,” put his fitness at about 90% with no pain reported, and described an emotional post-race release that underscored his recovery.
• Following a disputed break-clause attempt earlier this year, relations with Aprilia have warmed, he is contracted through 2026, and he is focused on adapting the RS-GP and building a platform for wins.