Jorge Martin wins his first Aprilia Grand Prix at French MotoGP

"Jorge Martin charged from seventh on the grid to win the French Grand Prix on Sunday, claiming his first MotoGP victory in 588 days, while moving within striking distance of his Aprilia teammate Marco Bezzecchi in the championship battle. The Spaniard, who endured a forgettable 2025 season plagued by crashes and injuries, overtook race leader Bezzecchi with three laps remaining to secure his first win since winning the 2024 title."

"“It’s unbelievable. I still can’t say it enough times, because I’m so, so grateful to all the fans, an emotional Martin said. But for sure I have to remember my family, my team, my girlfriend, my dog all the people that were with me all this time. I don’t have words!”"

"Ai Ogura completed the podium in third for Aprilia's satellite team, Trackhouse, giving the Italian manufacturer its first-ever podium sweep, while he became the first Japanese rider on the podium in 14 years. “What can I say, it just feels amazing It was not an easy race, but good race pace and I'm super happy,” Ogura said."

"Ducati had another Sunday to forget, with reigning champion Marc Marquez missing the race after fracturing his foot in Saturday's sprint crash, while teammate and polesitter Francesco Bagnaia crashed while in second place. Bagnaia had a poor start, allowing Bezzecchi to take the lead while home favourite Fabio Quartararo moved up to second. Martin, unlike his lightning start in Saturday's sprint where he jumped from eighth to first in two turns, could not make up places initially in heavy traffic."

Jorge Martin won the French Grand Prix after starting seventh, taking his first MotoGP victory in 588 days. He overtook race leader Marco Bezzecchi with three laps remaining and moved to within one point of the championship lead after five rounds. Martin credited his fans and personal support network for the win. Ai Ogura finished third, giving Aprilia its first-ever podium sweep and becoming the first Japanese rider on the podium in 14 years. Ducati struggled as Marc Marquez missed the race after fracturing his foot in a sprint crash, while Francesco Bagnaia crashed while running second. Fabio Quartararo advanced to second early, but the race’s key turning point came when Bagnaia crashed on lap 16.

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