After Le Mans, Martin and Bezzecchi are only separated by one point. Aprilia has two title candidates – without team orders.
Jorge Martin celebrated a double victory at Le Mans and is now only one point behind world championship leader . The two Aprilia factory drivers are engaged in an internal title duel that will shape the 2026 season. Team managers and drivers emphasize that this competition brings the entire project forward.
The question is whether Aprilia will be the first driver pairing in years to fight for the title until the end of the season without team orders intervening. For MotoGP, this is the rare luxury of true internal battle - the stuff from which legends are made. Martin and Bezzecchi push each other to achieve top performance.
At Le Mans, Martin showed a dominant performance, while Bezzecchi consistently scored points. Internal pressure ensures innovation and risk-taking within the team. Both riders have realistic chances of winning the title, which is a first for Aprilia.
The implications are far-reaching: without team orders, the World Cup decision remains open. The duel could last until the final in Valencia. For fans, it is the most exciting factory duel story in years.
Aprilia faces the challenge of treating both drivers equally. What's next: The next Grand Prix in Mugello will show whether Martin can take the lead or Bezzecchi defends his position. Read at Motorsport.com DE
Aprilia has two riders, Martin and Bezzecchi, who both have realistic chances of winning the title. This is rare in the factory team - and could keep the World Cup decision open until the finale. For MotoGP fans, this is the most exciting factory duel story in years.
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