Carlo Pernat says Jorge Martin’s Yamaha move is ‘economic’ and made with retirement in mind
Why Jorge Martin’s Yamaha move has raised questionsWith Jorge Martin expected to join Yamaha, Carlo Pernat has suggested that money was the key factor behind the move. Martin will link up with Yamaha in 2027, meaning the 2026 season will be his final year with Aprilia.
Photo by Stephen Blackberry/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Why Jorge Martin’s Yamaha move has raised questions With Jorge Martin expected to join Yamaha, Carlo Pernat has suggested that money was the key factor behind the move. Martin will link up with Yamaha in 2027, meaning the 2026 season will be his final year with Aprilia. Despite still being among the top riders in MotoGP, his decision surprised many people.
One of those reasons is that if he wins another world championship, he will take the number one plate to Japan for 2027. But until then, Bezzecchi must fend off Martin once more in a title battle. This is arguably Bezzecchi’s biggest test so far as an Aprilia rider and his toughest opponent yet, but beating him would cement him as one of MotoGP’s best riders on talent alone.
Photo by Gold & Goose Photography/Getty Images Carlo Pernat thinks Jorge Martin signed with Yamaha to retire Speaking to Fanpage Italia, Carlo Pernat shared his thoughts on Jorge Martin’s decision to join Yamaha in 2027. Pernat said that Martin probably looked at his injury history and lengthy career, then decided he no longer had what it took to compete at the top level. The financial side of the Yamaha offer sealed it for him.
“He did it before anyone else, when he already knew certain dynamics. Put yourself in his shoes: numerous injuries, an already challenging career, and a huge financial proposition. “It was more of an economic than a technical choice.