Jorge Martin: Here's why a comeback is possible with Aprilia

His experience confirms the following thesis: only Jorge Martin is capable of surpassing a season like the one lived in 2025... by Jorge Martin himself! From the moment he first swung a leg over a bike to the present day, the 2024 MotoGP World Champion has suggested that this goal is entirely achievable. A goal that sounds like a wish, in absolute terms: for him personally, for Aprilia itself, and for MotoGP in general.

After all, Jorge Martin’s nickname is “Martinator” for a reason. A clear reference to “Terminator”: able to be reborn time after time, showing physical resilience to the obstacles he has faced. In the last five years, not even counting 2025, just think of that brutal crash at Portimao in 2021. A story of setbacks and constant comebacks that dates back to when he was very young—essentially since, at six years old, he broke an arm in only his second race. Enough to make anyone think of doing something else, but as “Martinator” he kept going, driven by the passion for motorcycling passed down by his father, Angel.

Jorge Martin often uses the word “fight” when referring to his life and career in motorcycle racing. Coming from a humble family, he fought to race professionally. Without money even to compete in the CEV, he had to seize every opportunity that came his way. A fight as well to reach the 2024 world title: to make history, to race with the number 1. Chosen because “I have fought my whole life for this.”

In fact, he barely raced with the number 1 in 2025. From that first injury after 13 laps of testing at Sepang, to the next three between Motard, Lusail, and Motegi, he went through it all. On and off the track, with a thousand thoughts running through his head, along with the desire to leave Aprilia. In the confusion of that period, he felt it wasn’t the right bike for him, not suited to staying safe, with a structure prematurely judged not yet capable of winning. Without forgetting the past, beyond the “heartwarming story” narratives, relations between the parties were rebuilt. Great credit goes to the Aprilia team and company, along with the conviction of the Madrid-born rider himself. “My current philosophy is that if I make a decision, I carry it through to the end. I think I can count on a fantastic group beside me who will fight at my side. We’ll see what happens in the future, but right now I’m an Aprilia rider: this is my decision and I will pursue this cause to the end.”

A healthy, refocused Jorge Martin as a rider is beyond question. Aprilia’s potential was reaffirmed by the great season finale from Marco Bezzecchi and, secondly, by Raul Fernandez. Two factors, combined with his undiminished passion for this sport, that suggest JM89’s sporting rebirth in 2026 is possible. “I think I realized this year that I love this sport more than I expected,” admitted the two-time world champion in Moto3 and MotoGP. “I still want to fight to win championships and I’ll race as long as my body and my mind allow.” I feel a transformation within myself. I feel that I want to give 100% to become a better rider in every aspect, from training to race approach. I can’t guarantee I won’t get injured again: I can’t control that. What I can control is becoming a better rider,” Martin assured.

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