Overview

• Martin confirmed he has zero regret over his months-long contractual standoff, opting to remain with Aprilia through the 2026 season.
• He will make his long-awaited MotoGP comeback this weekend at the Czech Grand Prix in Brno, the venue’s first race since 2020.
• The 27-year-old Spaniard recovered from two pre-season crashes and a Qatar fall that left him with 11 broken ribs, sidelining him for nearly four months.
• Series organiser Dorna mediated the dispute over a performance-based release clause that Aprilia challenged after Martin sought an early exit.
• Marc Marquez leads the championship with four consecutive wins and 344 points after 11 of 22 races, opening a sizable gap atop the standings.