Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola has offered glowing praise for Jorge Martin after his courageously fought performances at the Lusail International Circuit. Riding through immense pain with a broken wrist sustained just two weeks prior, the Spaniard delivered a heroic effort by taking third place in the Sprint race before securing a solid seventh-place finish in Sunday's main grand prix.
Rivola described Martin's Sprint podium as nothing short of a miracle, given both his severe physical limitations and the psychological hurdles associated with the venue. The Aprilia boss highlighted the emotional weight of returning to a track where Martin had previously contemplated his future in racing. "What he did today was really remarkable; what he did in the Sprint was a sort of miracle," Rivola stated. "In addition to the physical problem, last year on this track he felt like stopping his career. Coming back here with that physical condition is truly special, so chapeau to him."
Despite the Spaniard's heroic display, the overall championship standings took a hit. With title rival Marc Marquez claiming victory in the Sprint and finishing second in the main race, Martin lost 16 points over the weekend, extending the gap to 60 points heading into the upcoming round in Portimao. With only two rounds remaining, Rivola conceded that capturing the riders' crown has become mathematically daunting, prompting the Noale factory to adjust its main objective.
"At the end, you just have to win everything and then see what happens," Rivola explained regarding their tactical mindset for the remaining races. He emphasized that Aprilia remains fully prepared to fight until the final lap of the season. The primary focus has now shifted toward securing the Teams' Championship title and putting up a fierce challenge for the Constructors' crown, accomplishments that Rivola believes the factory deeply deserves after a relentlessly competitive campaign.
Adding to Aprilia's high spirits, Marco Bezzecchi delivered a flawless lights-to-flag victory in the Sunday feature race. Rivola lauded Bezzecchi’s sharp concentration and setup work from Friday’s practice, which enabled him to build an unassailable gap at the front. With Bezzecchi finding top form and Martin showing unmatched resilience, Aprilia heads to the final two rounds determined to maximize every point available in their pursuit of silverware.
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