Alberto Puig, the boss of Honda Motogpp, says that the Japanese brand has “no time limit” to connect it with world champions George Martin amidst constant rumors to confirm their 2026 rider line-up.
wish to George martin To depart the Aprilia at the end of this season, the middle route through a two -year contract with the Nale Market is well -recorded.
But rumors linking Martin with Honda for 2026 resumed at Dutch on Friday Motoogp When the manager of Spaniel, Albert Valera said that Honda reign is “an option” for the champion,
Speaking on Sunday morning, Honda HRC Castrol Team manager Alberto Puig said that the 2026 rider line-up for Honda is not a “time limit” for Honda.
“Well, there is no time limit,” Puig told the International TV Feed during the Motogp Warm Up in Assen on Sunday morning.
“We have to make sure what to do.
“At this time, we don’t know because we need to understand what the rider’s position is.”
He said: “We can wait. Clearly, this is a case between Aprilia and George [Martin],
“It should be clear. If he gets out of the contract, we will understand. We are not in a super-green. We will see what is the final resolution there.”
Puig said that Honda needs to ensure that Martin’s contract with Aprilia has been canceled to 2026 before he enters any conversation with her.
“We do not sign the contract with riders who are on an ongoing contract,” he said.
“We believe that the situation between riders and teams, or manufacturers, is strictly direct [them],
“Of course, when we said that Martin is an option, it is an option – for us and for everyone, because if he is out of the contract then whatever brand he can choose.
“But, for now, we did not take any step.
“We hadn’t investigated the situation yet, but usually, we talk to the riders, so when the time comes, if it comes, we will see. But, for now, there is nothing else to say.”
