Aprilia warned Jorge Martin could leave after title success

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Paolo Campinoti has warned Aprilia that Jorge Martin might leave again, just as he did with Pramac, even if he wins the MotoGP title.

In 2024, Martin made history by becoming the first rider in the MotoGP era to win a world title with an independent team. He edged out Francesco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez to take the championship.

Following his title win, Martin left Pramac and signed with Aprilia, where he remains under contract.

So far in 2026, Martin has 90 points and two podiums but sits 11 points behind teammate Marco Bezzecchi in the standings.

Aprilia warned by Paolo Campinoti that Jorge Martin might repeat his title-winning exit

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During a chat with Sky Sports Italia, Pramac team boss Campinoti said Martin is his pick to win the championship and pointed out that he could win the title and then leave, just like he did after 2024.

Campinoti said: “Yes, in my opinion, Martin can do what he did with us: win the World Championship and go away.

“Bezzecchi is very good, very fast. But Martin is 10 points away and is still gaining familiarity with the bike. I wouldn’t underestimate him, for me it will be a Jorge-Bezzecchi duel.”

When asked whether Marquez, the 2025 world champion, is still the man to beat, Campinoti replied: “Yes, he is, but now he is not in the ideal position. I would bet more on those two (Martin and Bezzecchi).”

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