David Emmett is reporting that “Jorge Martin is travelling to Valencia with the intention of racing in the final round”. Will need to be passed fit by the medics first etc.. etc.. Not sure what he’s hoping to gain there.
Seat time. Needs to get back up to speed prior to the testing of 2026 bikes on Tuesday. Otherwise he will be riding a Bez-bike next year.
I’d imagine it’s pretty much a Bez bike anyway by now? And I get the seat time thing although he can’t be short of tracks to ride fast motorbikes on in Spain. Just seems a bit pointless returning when he’s obv not 100% and risks another injury ahead of testing. Not like he’s up to speed to go racing is it.
Not only are factory riders restricted in official testing, they are also heavily restricted in what bikes they can ride on any track. MM and PB clearly used the Ducati Panigale V2 (hence the new V2 limited MM and PB V2’s) but I don’t know if Aprilia do a road legal equivalent. Andy
I see Jorge has a double long lap for causing the crash that put him out for the rest of the season. If it doesn’t rain it pours etc… No penalty carried over if he decides he’s not fit enough to race hmm.
The mini gp series on the go kart track was great today. Good to see the MGP riders trackside too. Polish and Chinese kids winning *world championships
