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| Aprilia Eyes Jorge Martin’s Return at Czech MotoGP After Injury Setbacks. |
The 2025 MotoGP season has been a rough ride for Jorge Martin. Even before the first race began, the new Aprilia rider was already sidelined due to a series of injuries that disrupted his debut season.
Martin first suffered a serious injury during the opening day of pre-season testing in Sepang. Just as he was recovering, another training accident struck just days before the season opener in Buriram. He eventually made his long-awaited Aprilia debut at the fourth round in Lusail, but things took a turn for the worse—he crashed again and was forced to sit out once more.
New MotoGP Rule Gives Injured Riders a Testing Opportunity
In a slight silver lining, Aprilia’s push for a rule change bore fruit. A new regulation now allows injured riders to complete one day of testing before returning to racing. This gives Martin a much-needed opportunity to re-adapt before jumping back into competitive action.
Unfortunately, Aprilia's latest medical update confirmed that Martin will miss the upcoming German Grand Prix (July 11–13). Another medical assessment is scheduled for next week to determine his fitness level and potential return.
Brno Grand Prix Could Mark Martin’s Comeback
According to Aprilia Racing Director Massimo Rivola, the team had originally planned a test session at Misano on July 9, just before the German GP. But with Martin not yet fit, they’re now looking at Brno as a realistic comeback target.
“If he feels okay, we’ll sit down and talk about when he thinks he’s ready to return,” Rivola told TNT Sports. “I think Brno is a decent goal. But we have to take it step by step.”
The Czech Grand Prix in Brno takes place on July 18–20 and serves as the final race before the summer break. For Martin, returning before the break would help rebuild both his physical condition and mental rhythm.
“He hadn’t been on a bike for months when he rode in Qatar,” Rivola added. “Now, just coming back and being here would be a big step. Competing and getting results will be the next one.”
Martin’s Future at Aprilia Still Uncertain
As Martin recovers, the drama surrounding his future with Aprilia continues to unfold. Despite still having one year left on his contract, Martin reportedly wants to leave the team in 2026. His manager recently claimed that he’s free to sign with a rival team, escalating the tension.
Aprilia quickly dismissed the claim, and Rivola stated he would remain “calm” even if the situation ends up in court.
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