Jorge Martínez (motorcyclist)

Jorge Martínez
Martínez in 2024
NationalitySpanish
Born (1962-08-29) 29 August 1962
Alzira, Valencia, Spain
Motorcycle racing career statistics
Grand Prix motorcycle racing
Active years1982 - 1997
First race1982 50 cc Spanish Grand Prix
Last race1997 125 cc Australian Grand Prix
First win1984 80 cc Dutch TT
Last win1994 125 cc Argentine Grand Prix
Team(s)Derbi
Championships80 cc - 1986, 1987, 1988
125 cc - 1988
Starts Wins Podiums Poles F. laps Points
196 37 61 19 11 1599

Jorge Martínez Salvadores (born 29 August 1962), nicknamed "Aspar", is a Spanish former professional motorcycle racer and racing team manager. He competed in the Grand Prix road racing world championships from 1982 to 1997.

Martínez is one of the most successful motorcycle racers in Grand Prix motorcycle racing history with 22 Grand Prix victories to his name in the 80 cc class and a further 15 wins in the 125 cc class.

After retiring from active competition, Martínez became a successful motorcycle racing team owner. In 2019, Martínez was inducted into the MotoGP Hall of Fame.

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