MotoGP: Defending Champion Jorge Martin To Make Czech GP Return

Last Updated:July 18, 2025, 10:10 IST

Martin has missed ten of the eleven races so far in the campaign and will look to get off the mark at Brno Circuit.

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Reigning MotoGP champion Jorge Martin is set to return to the circuit at the Czech GP after having missed ten of the eleven races so far in the ongoing campaign.

Martin missed the first three races of the season with an injury during pre-season before returning at Qatar, where he was involved in another massive crash that led to him missing the following seven races. The Aprilia racer recovered from eleven broken ribs and will get back on the track at the Brno Circuit.

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“I feel prepared. In terms of the physical condition, I feel better than any time in my life for sure," the Aprilia driver said.

“I took profit of this time off to work on my performance, and I feel I am a better and more prepared rider now," he added.

Ducati’s Marc Marquez stands in the lead with 344 points to his name at the top of the table, followed by brother Alex on his Gresini Ducati with 261 points. Martin is yet to register any points this season and would be looking to get off the mark at the Brno Circuit.

“I don’t want to speculate on results. What I can say is that I’m here to compete, I’m not here to make laps. I’m here to do my best."

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The Spaniard, who has been at loggerheads with the Italian manufacturer since the beginning of the season, confirmed his allegiance to Aprilia for the 2026 season on Thursday, after initially threatening to trigger an exit clause earlier in the season.

The race also marks the return of the Brno Circuit to the calander for the first time since the year 2020 after years of financial constraints.

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