George Martin
A few mistakes early in the season cost him dearly, denying the Italian rider a third consecutive Special Championship.
Winning four out of five Grands Prix wasn’t enough for Bagnaia, but he has a new team-mate for 2025 which will make his task a bit tougher.
Marc Marquez from Gresini has a year experience with a Ducati Bike, ready to start charging at the seventh premier class crown.
In the year In 2024, he showed glimpses of his old self and racked up multiple wins, just like champion Martin.
The Spaniard knows that if he wants to compete for top honors again, he must find more consistency, and avoid mistakes.
According to Jorge Martin, Francesco Bagnaia is an ‘entry’ into the group of great MotoGP riders.
While competing on the track this season, Martin and Bagnaia had a lot of respect for each other. The Malaysian Grand Prix battle between the two was an incredible watch for the fans.
There’s no reason why that shouldn’t hold between the two, but Marquez will have more of a spark in the championship fight.
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to speak CrashMartin Bagnaia admits she can now be included in the discussion about the sport’s all-time greats.
“I think Marquez is the best in history with Valentino and Peco is coming into that group,” he said. He’s already beaten[Casey]Stoner, for example, to me with the results he’s getting.
“And I beat Peco, so where does that leave me? I don’t mean to brag. My feet are on the ground, I know I still have a long way to go.”
Why George Martin will fight to retain his MotoGP crown in 2025
With Marquez taking Martin’s seat at Ducati, the reigning champion will join Aprilia Racing for 2025.
The problem is that they have not finished higher than fourth in the Championship in the last three seasons and have been relegated.
The two greatest riders on the grid are in the best position to win and will almost certainly prevent any Aprilia miracle.
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It’s a shame for Martin, who deserves a chance to properly defend his title, but there’s not much he can do about it.
At least he’s in better shape than his rivals at KTM, who may find themselves off the grid in the coming seasons following some financial woes.
