MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin’s bid to flee his Aprilia contract appears to be like set for a date within the courtroom, with the Italian producer’s boss Massimo Rivola declaring on Sunday that they’re ‘relaxed’ about dragging the dispute earlier than a decide.
The simmering contract drama boiled over final month when Martin introduced his intention to go away Aprilia forward of the 2026 season, barely per week after the crew insisted he honour the two-year settlement he had signed.
The 27-year-old, who has raced in just one spherical this season as a result of accidents in a pre-season crash and on the Qatar Grand Prix, stated he had exercised his proper to launch himself for the 2026 season.
His supervisor Albert Valera had additionally stated Martin is freed from his contract for subsequent 12 months having triggered a clause however Rivola stated that was not the case.
“I believe he is not going to be free for 2026,” Rivola informed TNT Sports activities on the Dutch Grand Prix.
“In case we have now to go to the court docket, the decide will take his place however we’re fairly, I say, relaxed about that.”
The dispute has additionally caught the eye of MotoGP organiser Dorna Sports activities, who took a agency stance on rider motion.
Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta stated they’d not settle for any rider entry except a decide clears them to experience or each events attain an settlement.
“Now Aprilia says it has a contract in place with Martin whereas his supervisor, Valera, says he’s free,” Ezpeleta informed Sky Italia.
“For us to simply accept that, there’s a want both for the 2 events to come back to an settlement or for a decide to determine the case.”
With Ducati out of the image after they snubbed Martin final 12 months, Honda could also be an possibility however the Japanese outfit’s supervisor Alberto Puig stated they won’t become involved till Martin reaches an settlement with Aprilia.
“We will wait. Frankly talking, it is a matter between Aprilia and Jorge,” he stated.
“It should be clear. If he will get out of the contract, then we are going to perceive. We aren’t in an excellent hurry. We are going to see what’s the last decision there.”
In the meantime, Martin’s bodily restoration continues with Rivola revealing the Spaniard will run a take a look at in Misano on July 9, concentrating on a return on the Czech Grand Prix in mid-July.
“Having one race earlier than the (summer time) break can be good so mentally. Bodily, he begins getting a little bit of rhythm after which he is aware of that he has to push… Then to get the end result might be a second step,” he stated.
