In the year Aprilia are chasing their first title since entering MotoGP as a factory team in 2022. But they have scored multiple race wins.
Aleix Espargaro was responsible for his debut at the 2022 Argentine GP and then had two more the following season at Silverstone and Catalunya. Last year in Aprilia Maverick Viñales, the only non-Ducati rider to win the race, is on top in Texas.
But perhaps the most important moment in them MotoGP History has been derailed to date. On June 3, 2024, Aprilia announced the signing George Martin From Pramak.
Martin joins the team as world champion after beating Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia in a season-long title battle. This, then, is a stunning coup for Massimo Rivola.
As part of a new line-up for Noale Clothing, Marco Bezecchi It fills the garage on the other side. Bezecchi and Martin were fierce rivals in Moto3, creating a difficult dynamic for Rivola to manage.
Espargaro is now semi-retired, switching to Honda to become a test driver. Vinales, meanwhile, has opted to leave the Aprilia project and join KTM satellite team Tech3 instead.
Paolo Bonora remembers the total silence in the Aprilia garage for the first time in George Martin
A number of MotoGP riders lined up for their new teams at the post-season test in Barcelona last November. But the main attractions were Marc Marquez and Martin, who jumped from Gresini to Ducati.
to speak Speed ​​weekAprilia team manager Paolo Bonora reflected on Martin’s first test. He says it was a truly unique experience.
It was quiet in the garage as the Spaniard and team-mate Bezecchi returned to the garage after getting the feel of the bike. No doubt the engineers were eager to measure their opinion.
| category | Vol | Level |
| races | 74 | 14th |
| Champions | 1 | = 3rd |
| He will win | 8 | 5th |
| Pole positions | 20 | 3rd |
| Forums | 32 | 4th |
Martin has already spoken about the Aprilia front end.Proclaiming that it is superior to the Ducati. Obviously, the bike is still lacking in other areas.
“What I will never forget was the situation in the first test,” Bonora said. “This has never happened before. It was absolutely quiet as Jorge and Marco drove the first lap back. Curiosity, joy and attention all in one.
Jorge Martin will not be happy when he sees the Ducati 2025 MotoGP launch video
Martin calmed down after defeat in the seat of Ducatisays the manager. His camp is trying to play down the idea that he will have a chip on his shoulder this season.
Indeed, a member of the team spoke on the RS-GP25. Martin already felt comfortable with the Aprilia.. In the year With all the pressure on Marquez and Bagnaia in 2025, he is relishing the chance to race without pressure.
Espargaro thinks that Martin can be the championBut very few share this opinion. This year, even wins were seen as a bonus.
Ducati made a ‘strange’ decision to leave Martin in bulk From their recent video celebrating their 2024 success. For his apparent composure, that really sets him off.
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