Overview
- Jorge Martin completed a Sprint and grand prix double at Le Mans to close to one point behind leader Marco Bezzecchi.
- Aprilia swept the Le Mans podium in France, and a two-rider fight between its teammates would ensure the brand’s first riders’ title.
- Rivola said managing two contenders is a good problem and he set one rule for the team, which is that the riders must show mutual respect.
- Rivola recalled that Martin tried to trigger an exit clause at Le Mans last year before reversing the move.
- Marc Marquez will miss Catalunya after surgeries for a foot fracture and a shoulder nerve issue, though Bezzecchi and Martin said they will not rule out his return to the title fight.