
Jorge Martin defends Yamaha switch: ‘They said going to Aprilia would be a disaster’
Jorge Martin is convinced he has made the right choice to join Yamaha’s MotoGP team in 2027, saying his move to Aprilia was also questioned two years ago.Next year, Martin will switch from the manufacturer that is currently leading the championship to one that sits firmly at the bottom of the table.
Jorge Martin and Alex Rins this season
MotoGP riders' championship after round 12
Last 3 races: P1 GRAND PRIX OF GREAT BRITAIN, P2 GRAND PRIX OF GREAT BRITAIN, P6 GRAND PRIX OF GERMANY
Last 3 races: P16 GRAND PRIX OF GREAT BRITAIN, DNF GRAND PRIX OF GREAT BRITAIN, P16 GRAND PRIX OF GERMANY
Coverage timeline · 2 sources
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Motorsport.com is the only outlet we track carrying this. Nobody else has picked it up yet, so there is nothing to corroborate it against.
| Order | Source | Trust | Posted | Vs. first report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Top-tier | 27 days ago | First | |
| 2nd | Top-tier | 6 hrs ago | +27d 3h |



