Overview
- Martin disputes Aprilia CEO Massimo Rivola’s public assertion that the Balaton Park crash was simply rider error and says he lost the front under braking without doing anything unusual.
- The crash at Turn 1 took out Martin plus Aprilia riders Marco Bezzecchi and Raul Fernandez and also affected Fermin Aldeguer, though none suffered major injuries and those involved are fit to race.
- Stewards recorded a sporting sanction for Martin, reported as a double long‑lap penalty, which remains on the record from the Hungarian Grand Prix.
- Martin has apologised to affected teams, said he has spoken with Bezzecchi and Rivola, and urged Aprilia to unite as the incident has clear consequences for team morale and the championship fight.
- Riders and reports have pointed to a newly resurfaced asphalt patch at Turn 1 and the effect of front start devices on braking feel, which could prompt safety reviews of first‑corner procedures and start equipment.