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| Can Jorge Martin Really Turn Things Around for Honda in MotoGP? |
Jorge Martin’s name is everywhere right now in the MotoGP scene. And it’s not just about his skills on the track—there’s also major drama going down with his contract at Aprilia. Things are getting messy, and while that’s happening, Honda’s sitting back, watching closely. The big question is: if Jorge joins Honda, can he actually make a difference?
So here’s the tea. Jorge and his manager, Albert Valera, are trying to exit his contract with Aprilia at the end of this season. Jorge’s been pretty open about wanting to leave. Meanwhile, Aprilia isn’t having it. They strongly believe the contract runs through 2026 and they’re ready to take this battle to court if needed. Yeah, it’s getting serious.
But despite all that legal back-and-forth, the latest word from Spain is that Jorge might end up staying at Aprilia for next year after all. Still, Honda’s keeping their options open with a potential seat available for 2026—and Jorge is definitely on their radar.
Long-time Honda test rider Stefan Bradl shared his thoughts recently. He believes Jorge could help Honda take a small step forward, but people shouldn’t expect miracles. According to Bradl, Martin could squeeze a little extra performance out of the bike thanks to his talent and drive, but turning Honda into a title contender overnight? That’s a whole different story.
As of now, Luca Marini’s contract with Honda ends in 2025, and while talks are apparently happening, nothing’s confirmed. Honda team boss Alberto Puig also made it clear—they won’t go after Martin until his situation with Aprilia is completely settled. Honda wants to keep things clean and not mess with existing deals.
Bradl added that if Jorge becomes a free agent, Honda will definitely be ready. They’ll have a solid offer lined up, and at that point, Martin could become a very real option for the team.
In the meantime, Jorge has been working on his comeback. After missing most of the season due to multiple injuries, he was back on the track last week for a private test in Misano, where he put in over 60 laps on the Aprilia RS-GP. The feedback was positive and could open the door for him and Aprilia to smooth things over.
And yep, he’s officially set to race again this weekend at Brno, just before the summer break kicks in.
So what’s next? Will Jorge stick it out with Aprilia or make a bold move to Honda? Either way, this story’s far from over—and it’s definitely gonna shake things up for next season.