After a very uneven weekend at the Catalonia Grand Prix, where Jorge Martín suffered an accident with six falls, the Aprilia rider has found his best moment at Mugello. With a remarkable performance, he achieved two second places, totaling 29 points.
Despite four victories in the first seven races, his teammate, Marco Bezzecchi, consolidated his dominant position at Mugello, crossing the finish line with a 3.5-second advantage over Martín, thereby achieving Aprilia’s first double in Italy.
This context has led many to think that Martín is in a similar situation to that of 2024, when he achieved his first MotoGP title. Currently, the Madrid rider is only 17 points behind his teammate, a recoverable margin given that each Grand Prix offers 37 points.
A differentiated view
However, Martín prefers not to fall into comparisons with his previous battle against Francesco Bagnaia, acknowledging that each situation is different. “Marco is another rider. We have a good relationship, and although we are rivals, we help each other to overcome the others,” he commented.
Constant work on the horizon
At the end of the race at Mugello, Martín dismissed immediately facing the 2026 championship. “I will always be fighting for the title while there is a mathematical possibility, but at this moment my focus is to work and let time speak for itself,” he stated.
The rider emphasized that Aprilia is competitive at every circuit, but one should never get complacent: “In this sport, if you lose focus, the competition doesn’t waste time.”
Happiness for the teammate
Although they are present as rivals for the title, Martín expressed his satisfaction with Bezzecchi’s victory. “It was a very emotional moment, including the Italian anthem. In fact, his victory means a lot to him and the team,” Martín concluded.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
