Aprilia coach Massimo Rivola: “I don’t want anyone to have a season like Jorge Martin’s. He’s suffering.”

Jorge Martin If he is cleared by doctors in Ceste on Thursday, he will return to MotoGP at the final race of the season, the Valencia Grand Prix. What was supposed to have been a dream when he made his debut as an official driver with the champion number 1 on his fairing has come to an end after a year that turned into a nightmare due to a major injury. Complete 5 of the 21 Grand Prix entered Until now.

After Bezzecchi’s victory at Portimao, Aprilia is very excited about what 2026 will bring. Massimo RivolaNoale’s boss expressed how difficult this was via the cross for everyone who had very high expectations.

“It won’t be easy for him. He missed the season so we have to give him time. With the results of the last six months and everyone expecting the season to start soon next year,” he said in a statement reported by Motorsport.com.

“I think Jorge, like Marco, has all the qualities to reach a very high level. He knows what he has to do and he knows it very well. It’s about having patience with yourself. Jorge’s only limit is himself. unfortunately, I don’t think any driver on the grid wants to have a season like his, because it’s a struggle. On top of that, carrying the number one burden is doubly difficult.”

Bezzecchi’s great role

When they were at their lowest point due to Martin’s injury and confirmation of his intention to leave, Marco Bezzecchi turned the team around and brought them down. In Portimao he scored his second goal of the season and showed a very high level of skill. That’s when the high egos come into play over which driver will lead the team.

“Marco has already had a full season, while Jorge has not raced for a year. Jorge is a driver with extraordinary instincts. His classification and performance have always been good, especially since he can be explosive. “In the first months of next year,We must try to control that character, like a racehorse that must be kept in check. But it’s better to have a racehorse and try to control it than to have a mule and try to force it to move. make both the same conditions” he said conclusively.