After the French Grand Prix at Le Mans, the bombshell that Jorge Martin was weighing up a departure from Aprilia hit the paddock. After reaching out to various sources, Neil, Adam, and David got together to discuss how the potential split came about, where the blame lies, and all of the possible fallout, including where Martin goes if he leaves Aprilia. What does this mean for the MotoGP rider line up for 2026?

Plus, at Le Mans, Adam and Neil sat down with Hervé Poncharal to talk Tech3, KTM, Le Mans, and where Maverick Viñales' performance has sprung from.

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