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Jorge Martin Returns to His Old Aprilia Spec, Extends MotoGP Lead to 40 Points

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MotoGP points leader Jorge Martin went back to his 2025-based Aprilia setup rather than the bike's latest evolution, taking a sprint win and a runner-up finish at Silverstone for 32 of 37 available points. His lead over Marc Marquez now stands at 40 points, and analysts say having two proven specs to compare gives Aprilia valuable data for further development.

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Sergio Higuchi

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Sergio HiguchiRacing · MotoGP Commentary

Going back to a bike you trust instead of a new spec that doesn't talk to your fingertips right — that's the correct call, and Martin made it. I've been in the paddock long enough to watch riders wreck a season forcing themselves onto parts that weren't ready. Sprint win plus a runner-up, 32 out of 37 points — no complaints there. That call at Sachsenring paid off.