Overview
- KTM officially confirmed Maverick Vinales will start the Valencia finale and take part in the subsequent test.
- Vinales sat out Portimao as Pol Espargaro covered, preserving his recovery for his home event and the crucial Tuesday test.
- Jorge Martin will travel to Valencia with clearance from his own doctors but still needs approval from MotoGP’s medical team led by Dr. Angel Charte.
- Aprilia named Lorenzo Savadori as standby if Martin is not cleared, underscoring contingency planning for late‑season returns.
- Aprilia has second in the constructors’ standings secured, making Martin’s participation in the post‑race test more important than race points, and Marc Marquez will attend but not start.