Key takeaways
- Strong form for home GP: Jorge Martín enters his home Grand Prix at MotorLand Aragon holding the championship lead with 240 points.
- First time on the RS-GP at MotorLand: After missing last year’s race due to injury, Martín will ride the Aprilia in Aragon for the very first time.
- 31-point title buffer: The Spaniard holds a 31-point advantage over Marco Bezzecchi in the Drivers’ Standings heading into round 13.
Jorge Martín declared that he arrives in “great shape” for this weekend’s Aragon Grand Prix. The MotoGP championship leader highlighted that he will race at MotorLand for the first time aboard Aprilia’s RS-GP, expressing great satisfaction with the Noale brand’s recent form.
Martín, who missed last year’s Aragon GP due to injury, arrives at the Alcañiz track atop the World Championship standings. The rider of bike #89 holds 240 points, sitting 31 points ahead of Marco Bezzecchi, who reclaimed second place during the previous round at Silverstone.
“We arrive at one of our home races in great shape,” Martín said. “I am satisfied with the work we are doing with the team. We worked extremely well at Silverstone, and I hope we can continue down the same path,” he continued.
“I’m really looking forward to racing in front of the Spanish fans and returning to Aragon after missing last year’s race,” he commented. “It’s going to be great to ride my Aprilia at MotorLand for the first time. I like the track, and we will focus on doing the best job possible right away on Friday so we can find a good feeling for Saturday and Sunday,” he concluded.
Aprilia’s positive form comes as competitors make moves across the grid, with KTM taking advantage of the MotoGP break to service engines. Meanwhile, Tech3 team manager Günther Steiner confirmed that Pol Espargaró will continue replacing the injured Maverick Viñales at MotorLand, while veteran Jack Miller sees his MotoGP departure nearing after 12 seasons.
MotoGP returns to action from August 28–30 for the Aragon Grand Prix, the 13th round of the 2026 season. GRANDE PRÊMIO provides complete coverage of all track action. Follow all updates on our news page.
MotoGP 2026: Drivers’ World Championship Standings (Top 5)
| Pos | Driver | Team | Bike | Points |
| 1 | Jorge Martín | Aprilia Racing | Aprilia RS-GP | 240 |
| 2 | Marco Bezzecchi | Aprilia Racing | Aprilia RS-GP | 209 |
| 3 | Ai Ogura | Trackhouse Racing Team | Aprilia RS-GP | 203 |
| 4 | Marc Márquez | Ducati Lenovo Team | Ducati Desmosedici | 200 |
| 5 | Fabio Di Giannantonio | Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team | Ducati Desmosedici | 199 |
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
1. Why did Jorge Martín miss the Aragon Grand Prix last season?
Jorge Martín was forced to sit out the 2025 Aragon GP while recovering from an injury.
2. What is Jorge Martín’s point lead in the 2026 MotoGP Championship?
Martín leads the championship with 240 points, holding a 31-point margin over second-placed Marco Bezzecchi.
3. Has Jorge Martín ever raced the Aprilia RS-GP at MotorLand Aragon before?
No. The 2026 Aragon GP marks Jorge Martín’s official race debut at MotorLand aboard the Aprilia RS-GP.
