Jorge Martin says he’s improved since his title-winning season after Brazil GP podium
Photo by Stephen Blackberry/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Jorge Martin stepped back onto the MotoGP podium for the first time since 2024, finishing third in the Sprint race in Goiania. Martin came in behind Marc Marquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio, marking his first top-three finish since he won the title at Valencia in 2024 with Pramac. The following year was rough for Martin, who finished 21st after missing 15 races due to injuries.
He’s been slowly working his way back to full fitness, and with the RS-GP now a real contender, he’s starting to look like a threat again. Marco Melandri saw Brazil as a key test for Martin against Marco Bezzecchi, and Martin got the better of him in that Sprint. Pushing through a rough patch Injury hit Jorge Martin hard during his Pramac days.
He spent most of 2025 on the sidelines after crashing out of multiple races. Even though he only managed two race finishes that year – both outside the points – his team still backed him heading into 2026. The decision paid off early as he took two wins before Aprilia stepped in mid-season to replace an injured Maverick Vinales.
That move eventually led him to a permanent seat with Aprilia from 2027 onwards. Photo by Gold & Goose Photography/Getty Images Jorge Martin claims he’s ‘same or better’ than 2024 after first Aprilia podium Martin took advantage of a slip-up from Bezzecchi to move into third, holding that spot to secure his first podium with Aprilia. It’s been a tough road back after a disastrous 2025 season.
Speaking to Motorsport Espana after the Brazilian Grand Prix Sprint, Martin was upbeat about both the result and how he felt physically. He even suggested that he’s riding better now than during his championship-winning campaign. “This podium finish feels really good after everything I’ve been through.